Air Quality Alert
OKZ019-024>029-050300-
Logan-Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain-Cleveland-
Including the cities of Guthrie, Yukon, Concho, El Reno, Mustang,
Oklahoma City, Chandler, Stroud, Prague, Meeker, Davenport,
Wellston, Chickasha, Tuttle, Purcell, Newcastle, Blanchard, Norman,
and Moore
236 AM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
The following statement was issued by the Oklahoma Department of
Environmental Quality from 10 AM to 10 PM CDT Friday.
An Air Quality Alert for Ozone has been issued for Friday...
October 4...for the Oklahoma City Metropolitan area due to expected
high concentrations of ozone.
Public Health Recommendations: Persons with existing heart or
respiratory ailments should reduce physical exertion and outdoor
activity.
The general public is encouraged to help alleviate the problem by
reducing vehicle miles traveled by riding the bus, carpooling, or
avoiding unnecessary trips. The public is also asked to avoid
refueling during the morning and early afternoon hours, and to avoid
the use of two cycle engines such as lawn mowers, motorcycles, weed
trimmers, and outboard engines. It is also advised to limit outdoor
burning.
For hourly updates on concentrations and possible health warnings,
telephone the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality at
405-702-4100. For more information on health effects, call the
American Lung Association of Oklahoma at 405-748-4674
$$
TXZ187-189-204>207-220-221-050000-
Air Quality Alert Message
Alamo Area Council of Governments
Relayed By National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
315 PM CDT Thu Oct 3 2024
...OZONE ACTION DAY...
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued
an Ozone Action Day for the San Antonio area for Friday, October 4,
2024.
Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing
high levels of ozone air pollution in the San Antonio area on Friday.
You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking
or riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive
through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle
properly tuned.
If required, the next Ozone Action Day will be issued by 3 PM
on Friday, October 4, 2024.
&&
For more information on ozone:
Ozone: The Facts
www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html
EPA Air Now
www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.local_state&stateid=45&tab=0
Take Care of Texas
www.takecareoftexas.org
Alamo Area Council of Governments Air Quality Outreach & Education
www.aacog.com/index.aspx?nid=99
$$
TXZ102>105-117>121-131-133>135-042315-
Air Quality Alert Message
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Relayed by National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
313 PM CDT Thu Oct 3 2024
...OZONE ACTION DAY...
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued
an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Friday,
October 4, 2024.
Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing
high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
on Friday. 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)
$$
Relayed By
National Weather Service TULSA OK
221 PM CDT Thu Oct 3 2024
OKZ054>057-059>062-064-067-050130-
Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Creek-
Wagoner-
Including the cities of Pawhuska, Bartlesville, Nowata, Vinita,
Pawnee, Tulsa, Claremore, Pryor, Sapulpa, and Wagoner
221 PM CDT Thu Oct 3 2024
...OZONE ALERT FRIDAY...
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality has issued an ozone
alert for Friday, for the Tulsa metropolitan area.
An ozone alert means that conditions are favorable for the
buildup of ozone near the ground, to an unhealthy level.
When winds are light, the vapors from fuels such as gasoline,
exhaust from engines, and air pollutants from industrial activities
remain trapped near the ground. If sunshine is abundant when these
air pollutants build up, a chemical process is triggered that
results in the development of ozone near the ground during the
afternoon and evening hours.
While ozone in the upper levels of the atmosphere is beneficial in
screening the suns radiation, it is harmful near the ground. Ozone
can bother those with respiratory problems and can damage vegetation.
A few simple measures can be taken to help keep the ozone levels from
becoming unhealthy. During ozone alert days:
Postpone any unnecessary driving and car pool if possible.
If you do drive to work,turn The air conditioner in
your car off during your morning commute. You can also cut down on
extra driving by bringing your lunch to work. If you must refuel your
vehicle, do it in the evening after the sun goes down or
postpone your fueling to another day.
Postpone running the lawn mower and gas trimmer, the exhaust from
these small engines contributes a significant amount of pollution
to the air. Industrial facilities should reduce pollution emissions
as much as possible on ozone alert days.
These preventative measures, performed throughout the Tulsa metro
area, can have a tremendous effect in reducing the pollutants that
contribute to ozone problems.
For further information, contact The Oklahoma Department of
Environmental Quality at (918) 293-1600 or the Indian Nations
Council of Governments /incog/ at (918) 584-7526. Additional
information can also be found at www.ozonealert.com...
including current ozone levels around the Tulsa area.
$$
WYZ198-199-041845-
Northeast Bighorn Mountains-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the cities of Burgess Jct and Sheridan
1137 AM MDT Thu Oct 3 2024
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT FRIDAY...
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division and the
Wyoming Department of Health.
WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Sheridan County, Wyoming.
WHEN...Through 1 PM Friday October 4th
IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from the Elk Fire in the northern Bighorn
Mountains.
HEALTH INFORMATION...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 effects. 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.
CURRENT 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/
$$
WYZ008>011-017-018-020-022-041900-
Bighorn Mountains West-Bighorn Mountains Southeast-
Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County-Wind River Basin-
Lander Foothills-Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Kaycee, Riverton, Shoshoni, Lander,
and Casper
1024 AM MDT Thu Oct 3 2024
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the
Wyoming Department of Health.
* WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.
* WHERE...Portions of Central Wyoming.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Smoke from the Fish Creek and Pack Trail wildfires
continues to be observed across much of western and central
Wyoming. The smoke is limiting visibilities at times, mainly near
and downwind of Togwotee Pass.
HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends
that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory
problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor
activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety
of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can
cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.
CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data
for Wyoming`s monitoring stations and health effects information to
help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality
conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at
http://www.wyvisnet.com/.
$$
WYZ016-041900-
Upper Wind River Basin-
Including the city of Dubois
1024 AM MDT Thu Oct 3 2024
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT FRIDAY...
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the
Wyoming Department of Health.
* WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.
* WHERE...Upper Wind River Basin, including Dubois.
* WHEN...1 PM MDT Thursday through 1 PM MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Smoke from the Fish Creek and Pack Trail wildfires
continues to be observed across much of western and central
Wyoming. The smoke is limiting visibilities at times, mainly near
and downwind of Togwotee Pass.
HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends
that 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 effects. 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.
CURRENT 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/.
$$
AZC013-050400-
Air Quality Alert
Relayed by National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
717 AM MST Thu Oct 3 2024
...OZONE HIGH POLLUTION ADVISORY FOR MARICOPA COUNTY INCLUDING THE
PHOENIX METRO AREA THROUGH FRIDAY...
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued an
Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area through
Friday.
This means that forecast weather conditions combined with existing
ozone levels are expected to result in local maximum 8-hour ozone
concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects
increase as air quality deteriorates.
Ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathing difficulties
for children, older adults, as well as persons with respiratory
problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended.
You are urged to car pool, telecommute or use mass transit.
The use of gasoline-powered equipment should be reduced or done late
in the day.
For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internet
site at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or call 602-771-2300.
$$
ORC017-041800-
Deschutes-
Including the cities of Bend, Redmond, Sunriver, Sisters, La Pine,
and Brothers
315 PM PDT Wed Oct 2 2024
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY...
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory.. until 11 AM 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
$$
