Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 18 at 1:42PM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion
and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to
trap pollutants.
* WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington,
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower
Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Yakima Valley, and Simcoe
Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with
respiratory problems.
An Air Stagnation Advisory indicates that due to limited movement of
an air mass across the advisory area, pollution has the potential to
increase to dangerous levels. Persons with respiratory illness
should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels
of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, state air quality
agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that
residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible.
According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of
stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground, where people
live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current
restrictions in your area.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 23:42 - ke klo 2:00
