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.
...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING POSSIBLE WITH THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...
Isolated thunderstorms capable of abundant lightning are possible
across the northern Blues and Wallowa county beginning through
the late afternoon. Abundant lightning is capable of producing new
fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains
of Oregon, 645 Wallowa District, 692 Blue Mountains of
Washington and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley.
* IMPACTS...Thunderstorms may produce abundant lightning leading
to new fire starts.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to widely scattered. Lightning
activity level of 2 to 3.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high as 50 mph are possible near
thunderstorms.
...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING POSSIBLE WITH THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...
Isolated thunderstorms capable of abundant lightning are possible
across the northern Blues and Wallowa county beginning through
the late afternoon. Abundant lightning is capable of producing new
fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains
of Oregon, 645 Wallowa District, 692 Blue Mountains of
Washington and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley.
* IMPACTS...Thunderstorms may produce abundant lightning leading
to new fire starts.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to widely scattered. Lightning
activity level of 2 to 3.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high as 50 mph are possible near
thunderstorms.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Lane
Regional Air Protection Agency has continued an Air Quality
Advisory, which is in effect until Wednesday afternoon.
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 Wednesday
afternoon.
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
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse -Snake River
(Zone 709).
* Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms containing only brief
rain this morning through mid afternoon.
* 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.
* Impacts: Abundant lightning combined with dry fuels may lead to
several new fire starts. Little to no rain is expected with
lightning. Gusty winds this afternoon into the early evening
may result in rapid fire spread for any new and ongoing fires.
...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING POSSIBLE WITH THUNDERSTORMS TODAY THROUGH
TOMORROW...
Isolated thunderstorms capable of abundant lightning are possible
across the northern Blues and Wallowa county beginning Tuesday
morning through the late afternoon. Abundant lightning is capable
of producing new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains
of Oregon, 645 Wallowa District, 692 Blue Mountains of
Washington and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley.
* IMPACTS...Thunderstorms may produce abundant lightning leading
to new fire starts.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to widely scattered. Lightning
activity level of 2 to 3.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high as 50 mph are possible near
thunderstorms.