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Areas

Beaverhead, MT; Deer Lodge, MT; Granite, MT; Lincoln, MT; Mineral, MT; Ravalli, MT; Sanders, MT

Note

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Description

AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Granite, Lincoln, Mineral, Ravalli, Sanders counties in effect until 9AM on 09/07/2025 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. 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 on 09/06/2025, particulate levels in Hamilton and Libby are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 09/06/2025, particulate levels in Billings, Butte, Columbia Falls, Dillon, Frenchtown, Helena, Lewistown, Missoula, Seeley Lake, Thompson Falls and West Yellowstone are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy...State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease...the elderly...and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at www.todaysair.mt.gov

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Areas

Beaverhead, MT; Deer Lodge, MT; Granite, MT; Lincoln, MT; Mineral, MT; Ravalli, MT; Sanders, MT

Note

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Description

AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Granite, Lincoln, Mineral, Ravalli, Sanders counties in effect until 9AM on 09/07/2025 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. 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 on 09/06/2025, particulate levels in Hamilton and Libby are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 09/06/2025, particulate levels in Billings, Butte, Columbia Falls, Dillon, Frenchtown, Helena, Lewistown, Missoula, Seeley Lake, Thompson Falls and West Yellowstone are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy...State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease...the elderly...and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at www.todaysair.mt.gov

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Areas

Benewah, ID; Bonner, ID; Kootenai, ID; Shoshone, ID

Note

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Description

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene Kootenai Tribe of Idaho * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. * WHERE...Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, Benewah Counties. * WHEN...Until 1100 AM PST September 8th. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects.

Instruction

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. For more information about IDEQ Coeur d'Alene Regional Office, contact 208-769-1422.

Areas

Benewah, ID; Bonner, ID; Kootenai, ID; Shoshone, ID

Note

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Description

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene Kootenai Tribe of Idaho * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. * WHERE...Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, Benewah Counties. * WHEN...Until 1100 AM PST September 8th. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects.

Instruction

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. For more information about IDEQ Coeur d'Alene Regional Office, contact 208-769-1422.

Areas

Boundary, ID; Latah, ID; Lewis, ID; Nez Perce, ID

Note

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Description

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. Wildfire smoke may move in and out of the area depending on fire and wind activity; some areas may be more impacted than others. Air quality is currently in the Moderate to Unhealthy categories of the Air Quality Index (AQI). No EPA/NPT burn permits will be approved. For the latest air quality readings head to https://fire.airnow.gov or visit the Idaho Smoke Blog at www.idsmoke.blogspot.com * WHERE...Nez Perce Reservation, Latah, Lewis and Nez Perce Counties. * WHEN...Until 1000 AM PDT Monday, September 8. * IMPACTS...Those who experience greater health effects from smoke includechildren 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).

Instruction

Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. Idaho Smoke Information Hotline: (800)-345-1007