Air Quality Alert

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

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Lewiston Nez Perce Tribe

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

Air Quality Index is forecast to be moderate on Friday, and Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups on Saturday and Sunday.

* WHERE...Latah, Nez Perce, and Lewis Counties including the Nez Perce Reservation.

* WHEN...Next update by 1200 PM PDT Monday, July 20th.

* IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. 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).