Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
943 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
IDZ411-425-427-271145-
/O.CON.KPIH.FW.W.0012.240727T1800Z-240728T0400Z/
Centennial Mountains and Snake River Range/Targhee NF-
Middle Snake River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River-
Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls
BLM south of the Snake River-
943 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT
SATURDAY FOR SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 411,
425, AND 427...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 411 Centennial Mountains and
Snake River Range/Targhee NF, Fire Weather Zone 425 Middle
Snake River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River and
Fire Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft River
Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake
River.
* IMPACTS...Scattered thunderstorms will develop during the
afternoon and evening. Besides gusty and erratic winds near
thunderstorms, frequent lightning can increase wildfire starts.
* THUNDERSTORMS...25 to 50 percent coverage expected.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...40 to 60 MPH possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly based on these criteria
for Southeastern Idaho:
- Thunderstorm coverage of 25 percent, without specific rainfall
criteria.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
943 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
IDZ475-476-271145-
/O.EXP.KPIH.FW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240727T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.FW.W.0012.240727T1800Z-240728T0400Z/
East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF-
Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF-
943 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT
SATURDAY FOR SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS FOR IDAHO FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 475 AND 476...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 475 East Salmon River
Mountains/Salmon NF and Fire Weather Zone 476 Lemhi and Lost
River Range/Challis NF.
* IMPACTS...Scattered thunderstorms will develop during the
afternoon and evening on Saturday. Besides gusty and erratic
winds near thunderstorms, frequent lightning can increase
wildfire starts.
* THUNDERSTORMS...25 to 50 percent coverage expected.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...40 to 60 MPH possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly based on these criteria
for Southeastern Idaho:
- Relative humidity at or below 15 percent and wind gusts of at
least 25 mph in the mountains, or 30 mph in the Snake Plain.
- Thunderstorm coverage of 25 percent, without specific rainfall
criteria.
- Other high impact events deemed critical by the National
Weather Service and area fire management agencies.
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Air Quality Alert
IDC001-003-015-027-039-045-047-053-073-075-083-085-087-272045-
Ada-Adams-Boise-Canyon-Elmore-Gem-Gooding-Jerome-Owyhee-Payette-
Twin Falls-Valley-Washington-
241 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Gooding, Jerome,
Owyhee, Payette, Twin Falls, Valley, and Washington Counties...
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to
wildfire smoke.
Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy.
* WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Gooding, Jerome,
Owyhee, Payette, Twin Falls, Valley, and Washington Counties.
* WHEN...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT MONDAY.
* IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health
effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious
health effects.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the
elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those
individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or
smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity
during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality
rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit
prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors.
THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ`s
Boise Regional Office at (208) 373-0550
Twin Falls Regional Office at (208) 736-2190
$$
ORC001-025-045-272045-
Baker-Harney-Malheur-
241 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024 /141 PM PDT Fri Jul 26 2024/
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties...
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire
smoke.
* WHERE...Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties.
* WHEN...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
* 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://oraqi.deq.state.or.us/home/map.
For additional information, please visit:
https://www.oregon.gov/deq
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ORC017-023-069-291900-
Deschutes-Grant-Wheeler-
Including the cities of Bend, Redmond, Sunriver, Sisters, La Pine,
Brothers, John Day, Monument, Dayville, Long Creek, Seneca, Fossil,
Spray, and Mitchell
1138 AM PDT Fri Jul 26 2024
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY...
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory...IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY. Advisory is in effect
for Deschutes, Grant, and eastern Wheeler counties.
A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Wildfires burning in
the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air
quality to reach unhealthy levels.
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.
For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
$$
WAC005-013-039-071-077-291900-
Benton-Columbia-Klickitat-Walla Walla-Yakima-
Including the cities of Kennewick, Richland, Benton City, Prosser,
Hanford, Dayton, Starbuck, Goldendale, White Salmon, Trout Lake,
Bickleton, Roosevelt, College Place, Walla Walla, Burbank,
Waitsburg, Prescott, Grandview, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima,
Granger, Mabton, Selah, Wapato, White Swan, Zillah, Naches,
and Cliffdell
1138 AM PDT Fri Jul 26 2024
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for all of Yakima, Benton,
Klickitat, Walla Walla, and Columbia counties due to expected smoke
from nearby and regional wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may
reach Unhealthy or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels.
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.
Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is
Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. When air quality is
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, sensitive groups should take steps to
reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor
activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Everyone should
watch for symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure.
Information about air quality is on the Washington Smoke Blog at
wasmoke.blogspot.com.
Agricultural and outdoor burning restrictions are in effect.
$$
ORC035-037-291900-
Klamath-Lake-
Including the cities of Altamont, Olene, Klamath Falls, Midland,
Adel, Lakeview, New Pine Creek, Valley Falls, and Fort Rock
1130 AM PDT Fri Jul 26 2024
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY...
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Pollution Advisory...until at least Monday.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality
advisory for Klamath and Lake counties due to numerous wildfires
burning in the region.
DEQ also expects intermittent smoke in Eastern Douglas, Jackson and
Josephine counties through at least Monday due to smoke from
surrounding fires.
The wildfire smoke combined with forecast conditions will cause air
quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels.
Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. Smoke can
irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions.
People most at risk include infants and young children, people with
heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.
For additional information...please visit the web site at
https://oregonsmoke.org
$$
IDC031-063-067-291630-
Air Quality Alert Message
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Relayed by National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1110 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR CASSIA, LINCOLN, AND MINIDOKA
COUNTIES...
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due
to wildfire smoke.
Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy.
* WHERE...Cassia, Lincoln, and Minidoka counties.
* WHEN...Now until 10:30 am MST Monday, July 29th, 2024.
* IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience
health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more
serious health effects.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the
elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those
individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or
smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor
activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air
quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals
limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors.
THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ`s
Twin Falls Regional Office at (208)736-2190.
$$
IDC059-291600-
Air Quality Alert Message...CORRECTED
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Idaho Falls ID
Relayed by National Weather Service Missoula MT
1014 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
FOR Lemhi County...
* WHAT... Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to
wildfire smoke.
Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy
*WHERE... Lemhi County
*WHEN... Until 10am MDT 7/29/2024
*IMPACTS... Some members of the general public may experience health
effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health
effects.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Air pollutants can cause breathing difficult for children, the elderly, as
well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are
sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid
prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning
is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other
individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors.
THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY,
AIR QUALITY GROUP
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ`s
Idaho Falls Regional Office at (208) 528-2650
$$
IDC035-049-291900-
Clearwater-Idaho-
1003 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024 /903 AM PDT Fri Jul 26 2024/
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Clearwater and Idaho Counties...
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to
wildfire smoke.
Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy.
* WHERE...Clearwater and Idaho Counties.
* WHEN...From 9am PST Friday 26 July through noon Monday 29 July.
* IMPACTS...Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members
of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the
elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those
individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or
smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor
activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air
quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals
limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors.
THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ`s
Lewiston Regional Office at (208) 799-4370
$$
IDC023-037-291600-
Air Quality Alert Message
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Relayed by National Weather Service Pocatello ID
918 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Custer and Butte counties...
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due
to wildfire smoke.
Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy.
* WHERE...Custer and Butte counties.
* WHEN...Now until 10 am MST 7/29/2024.
* IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience
health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more
serious health effects.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the
elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those
individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or
smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor
activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air
quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals
limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors.
THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ`s
Idaho Falls Regional Office at (208)528-2650.
$$
MTC001-023-039-057-081-093-271400-
Air Quality Alert
Relayed by National Weather Service Great Falls MT
730 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT...
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air
quality alert for Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Granite, Madison, Ravalli,
and Silver Bow counties in effect until 8AM 7/27/2024 elevated
particulate levels from wildfire smoke This alert will be updated
again at 800am 7/27/2024.
An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending
upwards and that an exceedence of the 24 hour National Ambient Air
Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near
future.
As of 7AM, Particulate levels in Hamilton are Very Unhealthy
As of 7AM, Particulate levels in Butte are Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups
As of 7AM, Particulate levels in Darby are Moderate
When air quality is Very Unhealthy... State and local health
officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease,
the elderly, and children should avoid any outdoor activity; everyone
else should avoid prolonged exertion.
When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local
health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart
disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion.
When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials
recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing
prolonged or heavy exertion.
For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental
Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
