An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes
An Air Quality Alert continues for all of Okanogan and Ferry
Counties, as well as the Colville Reservation until
further notice, due to expected smoke from nearby and regional
wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy and
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels.
Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is Unhealthy,
everyone should reduce exposure. When air quality is Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups, sensitive groups should take steps to reduce
exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and
follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Everyone should watch for
symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure.
Agricultural and outdoor burning restrictions are in effect.
* WHAT...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 97 to 106 degrees
Monday.
* WHERE...Gifford, Alpowa Summit, Lapwai, Lewiston, Lewiston Grade,
Pomeroy, Culdesac, Peck, and Clarkston.
* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
An Air Quality Alert was issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes
An Air Quality Alert continues for all of Okanogan and Ferry
Counties, as well as the Colville Reservation until
further notice, due to expected smoke from nearby and regional
wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy and
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels.
Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is Unhealthy,
everyone should reduce exposure. When air quality is Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups, sensitive groups should take steps to reduce
exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and
follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Everyone should watch for
symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure.
Agricultural and outdoor burning restrictions are in effect.
* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. Saturday's high temperatures 95 to
101 with up to 105 at Omak.
* WHERE...Mansfield, Methow, Chelan, Okanogan, Oroville, Bridgeport,
Omak, Disautel Pass, Mazama, Winthrop, Number 1 Canyon, Brewster,
Tonasket, Conconully, Plain, Waterville, Pangborn Airport,
Cashmere, Loup Loup Pass, Badger Mountain Road, Number 2 Canyon,
Nespelem, Twisp, Leavenworth, Wenatchee, and Entiat.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. Saturday's high temperatures 96 and
101 degrees.
* WHERE...Boulder Creek Road, Wauconda, Republic, Chesaw Road,
Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Sherman Pass, and Inchelium.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. Saturday's high temperatures 95 to
101 with up to 105 at Omak.
* WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central,
East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures will be well above
average with some areas staying above 80 degrees well into the
night. Homes without air conditioning will struggle to cool
overnight.
* WHAT...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 90 to 100.
* WHERE...Anatone, Peola, Mountain Road, and Cloverland Road.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. Saturday's high temperatures 95 and
100 degrees.
* WHERE...Chewelah, Wauconda, Ione, Newport, Chesaw Road, Metaline
Falls, Metaline, Flowery Trail Road, Clark Fork, Deer Park,
Northport, Orin-Rice Road, Sandpoint, Colville, Inchelium, Kettle
Falls, Springdale-Hunters Road, Tiger, Schweitzer Mountain Road,
Athol, Republic, Fruitland, Bonners Ferry, Eastport, Priest River,
Boulder Creek Road, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, and Sherman Pass.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for all of Yakima County,
including the Yakima Reservation, due to expected smoke from nearby
and regional wildfires...IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Particulate
matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
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.
Information about air quality is on the Washington Department of
Ecology Web site at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-
6000. Information can also be found on the Washington Smoke Blog at
wasmoke.blogspot.com
* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. Friday's high temperatures 98 and
103 degrees. Saturday's high temperatures 95 and 100 degrees.
* WHERE...Ione, Northport, Clark Fork, Kettle Falls, Colville,
Fruitland, Republic, Orin-Rice Road, Springdale-Hunters Road,
Athol, Deer Park, Chewelah, Priest River, Tiger, Flowery Trail
Road, Inchelium, Boulder Creek Road, Chesaw Road, Schweitzer
Mountain Road, Metaline, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Sandpoint,
Newport, Wauconda, Bonners Ferry, Metaline Falls, Sherman Pass,
and Eastport.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* WHAT...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 90 to 100. The hottest
temperatures will be on Friday.
* WHERE...Cloverland Road, Peola, Anatone, and Mountain Road.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. Friday's high temperatures 102 and
108 with up to 112 degrees around Lewiston. Saturday's high
temperatures 95 to 101 with up to 105 at Omak.
* WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central,
East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures will be well above
average with some areas staying above 80 degrees well into the
night. Homes without air conditioning will struggle to cool
overnight.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 1 AM PDT SUNDAY
FOR HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL
CASCADES, EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE
CHELAN NATIONAL RECREATION AREA...
* Impacts: Combined with dry fuels...these conditions could
result in very active convective columns and possible plume
dominated fires.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central
Cascades (Zone 696) and Fire Weather Zone 697 East Portion of
North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation
Area (Zone 697).
* Winds: Friday, terrain driven wind 4 to 8 mph. Friday evening
through Saturday evening, west or northwest wind 6 to 9 mph with
evening gusts to 16 mph.
* Timing: Noon Friday to 1 AM PDT Sunday.
* Relative Humidities: 14 to 30 percent in the valleys and 30
to 47 percent over the higher terrain.
* Temperatures: High temperatures 100 to 105 in the valleys and
85 to 95 in the higher terrain.
An Air Quality Alert was issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes
An Air Quality Alert continues for all of Okanogan and Ferry
Counties, as well as the Colville Reservation is in effect until
further notice, due to expected smoke from nearby and regional
wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy and
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels.
Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is Unhealthy,
everyone should reduce exposure. When air quality is Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups, sensitive groups should take steps to reduce
exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and
follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Everyone should watch for
symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure.
Agricultural and outdoor burning restrictions are in effect.
The Air Quality Alert has ended for Chelan and Asotin counties.
* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. Friday's high temperatures 102 and
108 with up to 112 degrees around Lewiston. Saturday's high
temperatures 95 to 101 with up to 105 at Omak.
* WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central,
East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures will be well above
average with some areas staying above 80 degrees well into the
night. Homes without air conditioning will struggle to cool
overnight.
* WHAT...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 90 to 100. The hottest
temperatures will be on Friday.
* WHERE...Cloverland Road, Peola, Anatone, and Mountain Road.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. Friday's high temperatures 98 and
103 degrees. Saturday's high temperatures 95 and 100 degrees.
* WHERE...Republic, Bonners Ferry, Flowery Trail Road, Kettle Falls,
Springdale-Hunters Road, Metaline Falls, Newport, Colville, Athol,
Sandpoint, Wauconda, Ione, Chesaw Road, Tiger, Fruitland, Boulder
Creek Road, Clark Fork, Sherman Pass, Inchelium, Eastport,
Chewelah, Northport, Metaline, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Deer
Park, Priest River, Orin-Rice Road, and Highway 20 Wauconda Summit.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 102 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...Until 8 PM PDT this 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...Hot conditions with temperatures 92 to 102 degrees. This
will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, Grande Ronde
Valley, Ochoco-John Day Highlands, East Slopes of the Oregon
Cascades, North Central Oregon, Central Oregon, and Lower Slopes
of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of
heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat,
especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 1 AM PDT SUNDAY
FOR HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL
CASCADES, EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE
CHELAN NATIONAL RECREATION AREA...
* Impacts: Combined with dry fuels...these conditions could
result in very active convective columns and possible plume
dominated fires.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central
Cascades (Zone 696) and Fire Weather Zone 697 East Portion of
North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation
Area (Zone 697).
* Winds: Friday, terrain driven wind Friday 4 to 8 mph. Friday
evening through Saturday evening, west or northwest wind 6 to
9 mph with evening gusts to 16 mph.
* Timing: Noon Friday to 1 AM PDT Sunday.
* Relative Humidities: 14 to 30 percent in the valleys and 30
to 47 percent over the higher terrain.
* Temperatures: High temperatures 100 to 105 in the valleys and
85 to 95 in the higher terrain.
