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* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires in Oregon. * WHERE...Harney and Malheur Counties. * WHEN...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT FRIDAY. * 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 Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert...IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. A Smoke Air Quality Alert 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. 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.

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING. A Smog Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels this afternoon that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart disease or respiratory conditions. Health officials recommend sensitive groups limit outdoor activity when pollution levels are high. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY. 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

The Southwest Clean Air Agency and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality have issued an Air Quality Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM PDT Thursday. An Air Quality Advisory for smoke and ozone has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels due to smoke and ozone at times through 8 PM PDT Thursday. 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. More information about air quality can be found at: www.swcleanair.gov www.oregon.gov/DEQ

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency has continued an Air Quality Advisory for eastern Lane County, which is in effect until 1 PM PDT Friday. An Air Quality Advisory for smoke remains in effect. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through 1 PM PDT Friday. 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. More information about air quality can be found at: www.oregon.gov/DEQ www.lrapa.org

The Southwest Clean Air Agency and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality have issued an Air Quality Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM PDT Thursday. An Air Quality Advisory for smoke and ozone has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels due to smoke and ozone at times through 8 PM PDT Thursday. 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. More information about air quality can be found at: www.swcleanair.gov www.oregon.gov/DEQ

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR HAINES 6 WITH EXISTING FIRE FOR THE WARNER PEAK WILDFIRE... * IMPACTS...Hot, dry, and unstable conditions may lead to plume dominated conditions and rapid fire spread. * AFFECTED AREA...The Warner Peak Wildfire in FWZ 625. * HAINES...6 (High). * WIND...West 8 to 10 mph with gusts to 15 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 10 to 15 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR HAINES 6 WITH EXISTING FIRE FOR THE WARNER PEAK WILDFIRE... * IMPACTS...Hot, dry, and unstable conditions may lead to plume dominated conditions and rapid fire spread. * AFFECTED AREA...The Warner Peak Wildfire in FWZ 625. * HAINES...6 (High). * WIND...West 8 to 10 mph with gusts to 15 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 10 to 15 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s expected. This will pose a moderate to isolated major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 9 PM PDT Friday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of elevated smoke and haze are expected to move over western Washington Thursday and Friday. This could result in slightly lower temperatures than forecast.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Chehalis Valley Area and Southwest Interior. * WHEN...From noon to 9 PM PDT Thursday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of elevated smoke and haze are expected to move over western Washington Thursday and Friday. This could result in slightly lower temperatures than forecast.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency has continued an Air Quality Advisory for eastern Lane County, which is in effect until 1 PM PDT Friday. An Air Quality Advisory for smoke remains in effect. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through 1 PM PDT Friday. 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. More information about air quality can be found at: www.oregon.gov/DEQ www.lrapa.org

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires in Oregon. * WHERE...Harney and Malheur Counties. * WHEN...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT FRIDAY. * 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 5 PM PDT FRIDAY. 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 in Oregon. * WHERE...Harney and Malheur Counties. * WHEN...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY. * 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.

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 County 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.

* IMPACTS...Hot, dry, and unstable conditions may lead to plume dominated conditions and rapid fire spread. * AFFECTED AREA...The Warner Peak Wildfire in FWZ 625. * HAINES...6 (High). * WIND...Northwest up to 10 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity as low as 9 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot, dry, and unstable conditions may lead to plume dominated conditions and rapid fire spread. * AFFECTED AREA...The Warner Peak Wildfire in FWZ 625. * HAINES...6 (High). * WIND...Northwest up to 10 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity as low as 9 percent. * DETAILEDURL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

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.

* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse-Snake River. * Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Gusty outflow winds are possible near any thunderstorms. * Relative Humidities: 10 to 18 percent. * Thunderstorms: Isolated thunderstorms containing only brief rain is possible through mid afternoon. * Impacts: Gusty winds with low relative humidity values through the early evening may result in rapid fire spread for any new and ongoing fires.