Air Quality Alert
Issued by NWS Rapid City, SD
Issued by NWS Rapid City, SD
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346 AEUS73 KUNR 021704 AQAUNR Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Rapid City SD 1104 AM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024 WYZ054-055-031715- Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell- Including the cities of Gillette, Recluse, Weston, Rozet, and Wright 1104 AM MDT Wed Oct 2 2024 ...THE WYOMING AIR QUALITY DIVISION HAS ISSUED AN AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR WILDFIRE SMOKE IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT THURSDAY... The following message is transmitted in collaboration with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the Wyoming Department of Health. * WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke. * WHERE...Northeast Wyoming. * WHEN...Through 1 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality due to wildfire smoke. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause respiratory health effect. Although these people are most susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality conditions. && The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data for Wyoming`s monitoring stations and health effects information to help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at http://www.wyvisnet.com/ $$