Air Quality Alert

The Southwest Clean Air Agency has continued an Air Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT FRIDAY.

An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke remains in effect through 11 PM PDT this evening. An Air Quality Advisory for Ozone remains in effect through 8 PM PDT Friday. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels due to smoke at times through 11 PM PDT this evening.

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.orcaa.org www.swcleanair.gov www.oregon.gov/DEQ www.lrapa.org