Weather Alert
Harney Co., Baker Co., Malheur Co., Lower Treasure Valley
NOAA Issue Date: 12/2/2021 03:05:00 PM
What
An extended period of stagnant air, with light winds and little vertical mixing.
Where
Portions of southeast Oregon and southwest Idaho.
When
Until 8 AM MST /7 AM PST/ Saturday.
Impacts
Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of pollutants near the surface.
Additional details
This product concerns itself with meteorological conditions, not pollution. For more information on air pollution in Idaho, please contact your regional deq office at www.deq.idaho.gov. in Oregon, please contact www.oregon.gov/deq/.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
If possible, reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and the use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible. Check with local agencies for possible restrictions in your area.
Weather Alert
Central & East Lake Co.
NOAA Issue Date: 12/2/2021 02:10:00 PM
What
Degraded air quality due to poor mixing expected.
Where
Valleys in central and eastern Lake county. This includes Lakeview, Summer Lake, and Valley falls.
When
Until 7 AM PST Monday.
Impacts
Air stagnation is likely to result in diminishing air quality with time, especially in and near areas with significant sources of air pollution. Diminished air quality is likely to cause health issues for people with respiratory problems if precautions are not taken.
View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
People with respiratory illness should follow their physician's advice for dealing with diminished air quality. N95 masks are effective at filtering out the majority of harmful air particulates. State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area.
Weather Alert
Klamath Basin, North & East Klamath Co. & West Lake Co.
NOAA Issue Date: 12/2/2021 02:10:00 PM
What
Degraded air quality due to poor mixing expected.
Where
The Klamath basin and the highway 97 corridor. This includes Klamath Falls, Sprague River, Chiloquin, Beatty, Keno, Bonanza, and Chemult.
When
Until 7 AM PST Monday.
Impacts
Air stagnation is likely to result in diminishing air quality with time, especially in and near areas with significant sources of air pollution. Diminished air quality is likely to cause health issues for people with respiratory problems if precautions are not taken.
View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
People with respiratory illness should follow their physician's advice for dealing with diminished air quality. N95 masks are effective at filtering out the majority of harmful air particulates. State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area.