Air Quality Alert
ORC013-031-065-181800-
Crook-Jefferson-Wasco-
Including the cities of Prineville, Post, Paulina, Madras,
Warm Springs, Culver, The Dalles, Maupin, Shaniko, and Tygh Valley
1101 AM PDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory until 1 PM 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
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ORC027-181900-
Hood River-
Including the cities of Hood River, Cascade Locks, and Parkdale
1036 AM PDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has continued
an Air Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY.
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
WEDNESDAY.
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
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WAC007-017-025-047-181715-
Chelan-Douglas-Grant-Okanogan-
Including the cities of Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Cashmere, Entiat,
Chelan, Manson, Plain, East Wenatchee, Bridgeport, Waterville,
Douglas, Moses Lake, Ephrata, Quincy, Mattawa, Royal City,
Coulee City, Omak, Okanogan, Tonasket, Brewster, Oroville, Mazama,
Winthrop, Methow, Twisp, and Conconully
1005 AM PDT Mon Aug 17 2026
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and
Okanogan Counties until further notice due to current and expected
smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach
Unhealthy levels for areas downwind from active wildfires. 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.
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TXZ102>105-117>121-131-133>135-180145-
Air Quality Alert Message
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Relayed by National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
540 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
...OZONE ACTION DAY...
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued
an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Monday,
August 17, 2026.
Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing
high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
on Monday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a
ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work,
avoiding drive-through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your
vehicle properly tuned.
For more information on ozone:
Ozone: The Facts (www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/ozonefacts)
Air North Texas: (www.airnorthtexas.org)
EPA Air Now
(www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action.local_state&STATEID=45&TAB=0)
Take care of Texas (www.takecareoftexas.org)
North Central Texas Council of Governments Air Quality
(www.nctcog.org/trans/air/index.asp)
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