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Air Stagnation Advisory

Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 13 at 11:46AM PST until January 16 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Jan 13, 11:46 AM → Jan 16, 10:00 AM

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: Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon
and central, south central, and southeast Washington.

WHEN: Until 10 AM PST Friday.

IMPACTS: Poor air quality may cause issues for people with
respiratory problems.

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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.

Updated: Jan 13, 3:07 PM Source: NWS Alert

Air Quality Alert

Air Quality Alert issued January 13 at 9:11AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Jan 13, 9:11 AM → Jan 14, 3:00 PM

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory.. until 10 AM PST Friday.

An Air Quality Advisory has been issued due to stagnant air
conditions trapping smoke and other air pollutants near the ground
where people breathe.

Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions
on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood
exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income.

People can take the following precautions to protect their health:

* Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air
quality.
* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions.
* 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
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Updated: Jan 13, 3:07 PM Source: NWS Alert