Baker County, OR
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 07/21 1:08 PM PDT – Wednesday 07/22 1:15 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Boise ID
What
High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires.
Where
Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties.
When
UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY.
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.
What to Do
* 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://aqi.oregon.gov
For additional information, please visit: https://www.oregon.gov/deq
Areas Impacted
- Baker, OR
- Harney, OR
- Malheur, OR
Tips to Stay Safe
When an Air Quality Alert is active for your location:
- Check the air quality levels in your area at airnow.gov.
- Limit your time outdoors, especially if you are at higher risk. This includes seniors, children, or those with asthma or other health conditions.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Excessive Rainfall & T-storms Today-Wednesday
Created by the NWS Boise WFO
Monsoon moisture will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms today and tomorrow. Increasing moisture will bring numerous showers and thunderstorms tomorrow, with a marginal to slight flash flood threat over the Wapiti Burn Scar on Wednesday.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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