* WHAT...High temperatures from the upper 90s to around 105 with
overnight lows from the upper 50s to upper 60s.
* WHERE...Inland valleys west of the Cascades to include the Shasta,
Scott, Klamath River, Rogue, Illinois, and Umpqua Valleys. This
includes the cities and communities of Medford, Ashland, Phoenix,
Talent, Eagle Point, Grants Pass, Roseburg, Sutherlin, Yreka,
Montague, and Weed.
* WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illness.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Certain medications may make you more
vulnerable to heat illness, check with your doctor or pharmacist
for details.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures 100
to 108 degrees. This will pose a major risk of heat-related
illness.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon
and central, south central, and southeast Washington.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of
heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially
those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling
or adequate hydration.
* WHAT...Daytime temperatures up to 95 to 99 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and
southwest Washington, including the Willamette Valley, the
Portland Metro Area, Clark County lowlands, the western and
central Columbia River Gorge, and Hood River Valley.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...High temperatures from the upper 90s to around 105 with
overnight lows from the upper 50s to upper 60s.
* WHERE...In California, Central Siskiyou County and Western
Siskiyou County. In Oregon, Central Douglas County, Eastern Curry
County and Josephine County, and Jackson County.
* WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 103 to 108
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central
Idaho and northeast and southeast Oregon.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires.
* WHERE...Harney and Malheur Counties.
* WHEN....AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY.
* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults, and pregnant women.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 104 to 108
degrees possible at low elevations.
* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west-central
Idaho, and northeast and southeast Oregon.
* WHEN...Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire.
* WHERE...Harney and Malheur Counties.
* WHEN...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY.
* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults, and pregnant women.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory...IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY.
A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Wildfires burning in
the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air
quality to reach unhealthy levels.
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes...runny nose...aggravate
heart and lung diseases...and aggravate other serious health
problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.
For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires.
* WHERE...Harney and Malheur Counties.
* WHEN...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY.
* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults, and pregnant women.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality
advisory for Klamath and Lake counties due to numerous wildfires
burning in the region.
The wildfire smoke combined with forecast conditions will cause air
quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels.
Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather and planned
burn operations. Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen
some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and
young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and
pregnant people.
People can take the following precautions to protect their health:
- Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air
quality.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality.
- People with heart or lung problems and young children are
especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke
levels are high.
- Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in
indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems.
- Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke
if possible.
For additional information...please visit the web site at
https://oregonsmoke.org
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Pollution Advisory...until at least Monday.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality
advisory for Klamath and Lake counties due to numerous wildfires
burning in the region.
The wildfire smoke combined with forecast conditions will cause air
quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels.
Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. Smoke can
irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions.
People most at risk include infants and young children, people with
heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.
People can take the following precautions to protect their health:
- Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air
quality.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality.
- People with heart or lung problems and young children are
especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke
levels are high.
- Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in
indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems.
- Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke
if possible.
For additional information...please visit the web site at
https://oregonsmoke.org
An Air Pollution Advisory has been issued...in effect until at
least 10 PM PDT Sunday.
Jackson County Public Health has issued an air quality advisory for
Jackson County due to numerous wildfires burning in the region.
The wildfire smoke combined with forecast conditions will cause air
quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels.
Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. Smoke can
irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions.
People most at risk include infants and young children, people with
heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.
People can take the following precautions to protect their health:
- Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air
quality.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality.
- People with heart or lung problems and young children are
especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke
levels are high.
- Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in
indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems.
- Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke
if possible.
For additional information...please visit the web site at
https://oregonsmoke.org
An Air Pollution Advisory has been issued...in effect until at
least 10 PM PDT Sunday.
Jackson County Public Health has issued an air quality advisory for
Jackson County due to numerous wildfires burning in the region.
The wildfire smoke combined with forecast conditions will cause air
quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels.
Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. Smoke can
irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions.
People most at risk include infants and young children, people with
heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.
People can take the following precautions to protect their health:
- Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air
quality.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality.
- People with heart or lung problems and young children are
especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke
levels are high.
- Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in
indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems.
- Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke
if possible.
For additional information...please visit the web site at
https://oregonsmoke.or
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Pollution Advisory...until at least Monday.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality
advisory for Klamath and Lake counties due to numerous wildfires
burning in the region.
The wildfire smoke combined with forecast conditions will cause air
quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels.
Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. Smoke can
irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions.
People most at risk include infants and young children, people with
heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.
People can take the following precautions to protect their health:
- Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air
quality.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality.
- People with heart or lung problems and young children are
especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke
levels are high.
- Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in
indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems.
- Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke
if possible.
For additional information...please visit the web site at
https://oregonsmoke.org
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Pollution Advisory...in effect until at least 10 PM PDT Sunday.
Jackson County Public Health has issued an air quality advisory for
Jackson County due to numerous wildfires burning in the region.
The wildfire smoke combined with forecast conditions will cause air
quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels.
Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. Smoke can
irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions.
People most at risk include infants and young children, people with
heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.
People can take the following precautions to protect their health:
- Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air
quality.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality.
- People with heart or lung problems and young children are
especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke
levels are high.
- Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in
indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems.
- Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke
if possible.
For additional information...please visit the web site at
https://oregonsmoke.or
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Pollution Advisory...until at least Monday.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality
advisory for Klamath and Lake counties due to numerous wildfires
burning in the region.
The wildfire smoke combined with forecast conditions will cause air
quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels.
Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. Smoke can
irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions.
People most at risk include infants and young children, people with
heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.
People can take the following precautions to protect their health:
- Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air
quality.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality.
- People with heart or lung problems and young children are
especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke
levels are high.
- Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in
indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems.
- Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke
if possible.
For additional information...please visit the web site at
https://oregonsmoke.org
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire
smoke.
* WHERE...Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties.
* WHEN...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY.
* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults, and pregnant women.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is banned during fire season.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, southeastern portions of fire zone
624 and southern fire zone 625. In California, portions of
north central fire zone 285.
* WIND...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...7 to 13 percent
* DETAILEDURL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire
smoke.
* WHERE...Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties.
* WHEN...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY.
* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults, and pregnant women.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
