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Areas

Kittitas, WA; Yakima, WA

Note

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Description

The Washington State Department of Ecology and/or the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert until further notice. An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Kittitas and Yakima Counties until further notice due to current and expected wildfire smoke from the Wildcat Fire. Particulate matter may reach Unhealthy levels. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Hot temperatures will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Information about air quality from the Washington Department of Ecology Web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000.Information about air quality is on the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency Web site at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050.

Instruction

Areas

Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; North Central Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington; Simcoe Highlands

Note

Description

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon high temperatures of 95 to 103 degrees expected. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Daily high temperature records are at risk for many cities in the warning area through Thursday.

Instruction

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or wa211.org for Washington anytime.

Areas

Benton, WA; Columbia, WA; Franklin, WA; Kittitas, WA; Klickitat, WA; Walla Walla, WA; Yakima, WA

Note

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Description

The Washington State Department of Ecology and/or the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for Kittitas, Yakima, Klickitat, Benton, Walla Walla, Franklin, and Columbia counties until further notice due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional wildfires. When air quality is unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Hot temperatures will increase the risk of heat- related illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air- conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Information about air quality from the Washington Department of Ecology Web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000.Information about air quality is on the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency Web site at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050.

Instruction

Areas

Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest

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Description

* WHAT...Hot conditions with afternoon high temperatures of 95 to 100 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Instruction

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or wa211.org for Washington anytime.

Areas

East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains

Note

Description

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM WEDNESDAY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR705... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA695... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 695 East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains. * TIMING...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Instruction

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.