WWA Summary for All Issued by BOI

Red Flag Warning

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
132 PM PDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...UNSTABLE CONDITIONS CONTINUE, WITH THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING
ONCE AGAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...

.Unstable conditions will persist once again today, before an
oncoming weather system shifts the threat from instability to that
of thunderstorms. Clearing has been observed across central
Oregon, and with that, scattered thunderstorms are expected to
develop this evening. Storms are expected to develop over the
eastern mountains tomorrow afternoon as well, however forecast
confidence remains on the lower end, so will hold off on upgrading
the watch there for now.

ORZ640-080600-
/O.CAN.KPDT.FW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240908T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KPDT.FW.W.0018.240907T2300Z-240908T0600Z/
Central Mountains of Oregon-
132 PM PDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR640...

The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect until 11 PM
PDT this evening. The previous Red Flag Warning for dry and
unstable conditions is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 640 Central Mountains of
  Oregon.

* TIMING...Now through Saturday evening.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 90.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts, as well as rapid fire spread due to
  outflow winds.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Light shower activity and cloud cover
  this morning has brought the Haines Index in the area below
  critical thresholds. Dry thunderstorms are now the primary
  critical fire weather threat for the zone.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms producing abundant
  lightning and gusty outflow winds. Storms are expected to be dry
  in nature.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Storms may be capable of producing outflow winds
 up to and over 40 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
132 PM PDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...UNSTABLE CONDITIONS CONTINUE, WITH THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING
ONCE AGAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...

.Unstable conditions will persist once again today, before an
oncoming weather system shifts the threat from instability to that
of thunderstorms. Clearing has been observed across central
Oregon, and with that, scattered thunderstorms are expected to
develop this evening. Storms are expected to develop over the
eastern mountains tomorrow afternoon as well, however forecast
confidence remains on the lower end, so will hold off on upgrading
the watch there for now.

ORZ642-080400-
/O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240908T0400Z/
Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains-
132 PM PDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR642...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 642 Southern Blue and
  Strawberry Mountains.

* TIMING...Now through Saturday evening.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 87.

* IMPACTS...Possible plume dominated fire behavior.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Isolated thunderstorms are forecast
  for this afternoon and evening that may also bring new starts
  to the area.

* HAINES...As high as 6.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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Fire Weather Watch

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
132 PM PDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...UNSTABLE CONDITIONS CONTINUE, WITH THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING
ONCE AGAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...

.Unstable conditions will persist once again today, before an
oncoming weather system shifts the threat from instability to that
of thunderstorms. Clearing has been observed across central
Oregon, and with that, scattered thunderstorms are expected to
develop this evening. Storms are expected to develop over the
eastern mountains tomorrow afternoon as well, however forecast
confidence remains on the lower end, so will hold off on upgrading
the watch there for now.

ORZ643>645-WAZ693-080615-
/O.CON.KPDT.FW.A.0013.240908T1500Z-240909T0300Z/
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Central Blue Mountains-
Wallowa District-Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley-
132 PM PDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES OR643, OR644, OR645, AND WA693...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains
  of Oregon, 644 Central Blue Mountains, 645 Wallowa District
  and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts and rapid fire spread due to outflow
  winds.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms producing abundant
  lightning and gusty outflow winds. Most storms will be
  accompanied by light rain.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds are always possible with storms,
  and these storms will be capable of 30 to 40 mph wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

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Air Quality Alert

IDC037-092100-

Air Quality Alert Message
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Relayed by National Weather Service Pocatello ID
230 PM MDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR CUSTER COUNTY...

* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due
  to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be
  Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

* WHERE...Custer County.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM Monday.

* IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health
effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.

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.

$$

MTC001-023-039-081-093-081400-

Air Quality Alert
Relayed by National Weather Service Great Falls MT
815 AM MDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT...

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air
quality alert for Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Granite, Ravalli, and
Silver Bow counties in effect until 8AM 9/8/2024 elevated particulate
levels from wildfire smoke This alert will be updated again at 800am
9/8/2024.

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 8AM, Particulate levels in Hamilton are Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups

As of 8AM, Particulate levels in Butte, Dillon are Moderate

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

IDC001-003-027-045-075-087-091700-
Ada-Adams-Canyon-Gem-Payette-Washington-
147 PM MDT Fri Sep 6 2024

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Ada, Adams, Canyon, Gem, Payette, and Washington
Counties...

* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to
wildfire smoke.

Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

* WHERE...Ada, Adams, Canyon, Gem, Payette, and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...UNTIL 3 PM MDT MONDAY.

* IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health
effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.

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

$$

IDC015-085-091700-
Boise-Valley-
147 PM MDT Fri Sep 6 2024

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Boise and Valley Counties...

* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to
wildfire smoke.

Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy.

* WHERE...Boise and Valley Counties.

* WHEN...UNTIL 3 PM MDT MONDAY.

* 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
Boise Regional Office at (208) 373-0550

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ORC025-045-091700-
Harney-Malheur-
147 PM MDT Fri Sep 6 2024 /1247 PM PDT Fri Sep 6 2024/

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Harney and Malheur Counties...

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire
  smoke.

* WHERE...Northern Harney and Malheur Counties.

* WHEN...UNTIL 9 AM 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://aqi.oregon.gov

For additional information, please visit:
https://www.oregon.gov/deq

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