Air Quality Alert for Baker, OR; Harney, OR; Malheur, OR
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What: High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires Impacts: Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and pregnant women. Where: Baker, Harney, and...
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* Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity. * Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. * Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels. * If you have heart or lung disease, or asthma, follow your healthcare provider's advice. For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit: https://aqi.oregon.gov For additional information, please visit: https://www.oregon.gov/deq
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* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires * WHERE...Baker, Harney, and northern Malheur Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 2 PM PDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and pregnant women. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
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Air Quality Alert issued July 31 at 12:38PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Boise ID. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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