Air Quality Alert
Issued by NWS Pendleton, OR
Issued by NWS Pendleton, OR
702 AEUS76 KPDT 311907 AQAPDT Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Pendleton OR 1207 PM PDT Mon Aug 31 2026 WAC037-011900- Kittitas- Including the cities of Ellensburg, Cle Elum, and Easton 1207 PM PDT Mon Aug 31 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an Air Quality Alert until 10 AM PDT Wednesday. An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Kittitas County through Wednesday Sept 2 at 10AM due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy to Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active fires, especially overnight and during the early morning hours. Be sure to check air monitors in your area before outdoor activities. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid, strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. $$ ORC013-017-031-065-011900- Crook-Deschutes-Jefferson-Wasco- Including the cities of Prineville, Post, Paulina, Bend, Redmond, Sunriver, Sisters, La Pine, Brothers, Madras, Warm Springs, Culver, The Dalles, Maupin, Shaniko, and Tygh Valley 1207 PM PDT Mon Aug 31 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY... Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ $$