WWA Summary for Air Quality Alert

Air Quality Alert

ORC035-012200-
Klamath-
Including the cities of Altamont, Olene, Klamath Falls, and Midland
216 PM PDT Sun Aug 31 2025

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY...

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Quality Advisory...in effect until 11 AM PDT Tuesday.

The advisory is in effect for all of Klamath County, including
Crater Lake, Chemult, Crescent, Chiloquin, Klamath Falls, Sprague
River, Beatty, and Bly.

Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions
will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy
levels.

Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at
risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults and pregnant people.

People can take the following precautions to protect their health:

- Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality.
- People with heart or lung problems and young children are
  especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke
  levels are high.
- Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in
  indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems.
- Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke
  if possible.

For additional information...please visit the web site at
https://oregonsmoke.org

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AZC013-030400-

Air Quality Alert
Relayed by National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
924 AM MST Sun Aug 31 2025

...OZONE HIGH POLLUTION ADVISORY FOR MARICOPA COUNTY INCLUDING THE
PHOENIX METRO AREA THROUGH TUESDAY...

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has extended
an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area through
Tuesday.

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.

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ORC017-021800-
Deschutes-
Including the cities of Bend, Redmond, Sunriver, Sisters, La Pine,
and Brothers
1119 AM PDT Fri Aug 29 2025

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY FOR SOUTHERN
DESCHUTES COUNTY...INCLUDING SUNRIVER AND LA PINE...

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory.. until 11 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

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IDC061-069-021700-
Lewis-Nez Perce-
Including the cities of Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester,
Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, and Gifford
1205 PM PDT Thu Aug 28 2025

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:

Nez Perce Tribe

* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory due to smoke from wildfires. Wildfire
  smoke may move in and out of the area depending on fire and wind
  activity; some areas may be more impacted than others. Air quality
  is currently in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
  categories of the Air Quality Index (AQI). No EPA/NPT burn permits
  will be approved. For the latest air quality readings head to
  https://fire.airnow.gov or visit the Idaho Smoke Blog at
  www.idsmoke.blogspot.com

* WHERE...Nez Perce Reservation.

* WHEN...Until 1000 AM PDT Tuesday, September 2.

* IMPACTS...Those who experience greater health effects from smoke
  includechildren under 18, elders, pregnant women, people with
  asthma or have difficulty breathing, diabetes, heart problems or
  otherwise compromised health, and people who have high exposure
  (those who work, exercise, or spend extensive time outdoors).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those individuals who are
sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to
avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory.
It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or
strenuous activity outdoors.

Idaho Smoke Information Hotline: (800)-345-1007

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IDZ007-021700-

Air Quality Alert Message
Nez Perce Tribe ERWM Air Quality Program
Relayed by National Weather Service Missoula MT
1210 PM MDT Thu Aug 28 2025

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY ISSUED FOR THE NEZ PERCE RESERVATION...

* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory due to smoke from wildfires.

Air Quality Index ranging from Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

* WHERE...All Areas on the Nez Perce Reservation.

* WHEN...Until 10:00 AM PDT Tuesday, September 2nd.

* IMPACTS...Those who experience health effects from smoke include
  children under 18, elders, pregnant women, people with asthma
  or have difficulty breathing, diabetes, heart problems or
  otherwise compromised health, and people who have high exposure
  (those who work, exercise, or spend extensive time outdoors).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Under the most severe pollution level, sensitive groups should avoid
outdoor exposure and limit indoor activities, and everyone should
restrict their outdoor activities.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/health-wellness/environmental-
health/wildfire-smoke
Idaho Smoke Information Hotline: 1-800-345-1007

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LAT...LON 4620 11645 4615 11620 4621 11615 4621 11607
      4623 11601 4629 11612 4641 11620 4641 11630
      4647 11637 4650 11637 4650 11645 4656 11645
      4657 11625 4614 11589 4599 11596 4612 11648

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