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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
120 PM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026


WYZ417>425-428>430-061200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.FW.W.0034.260806T1700Z-260807T0200Z/
Niobrara/Lower Elevations of Converse/Thunder Basin National
Grassland-
Middle North Platte River Basin/Niobrara and Converse High Plains-
North Laramie Range and Adjacent High Plains-
North Laramie Valley/Shirley Basin-
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Central and West Carbon-
Southwest Carbon County-Sierra Madre Range/Medicine Bow NF-
Upper North Platte River Basin-Southern Laramie Valley-
Southern Laramie Range-Laramie Foothills and High Plains-
120 PM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 417, 418,
419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 428, 429, AND 430...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 417 through 425 and 428
  through 430.

* WIND...West to northwest winds from 15 to 25 mph with gusts up
  to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Between 5 and 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
120 PM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026


WYZ426-427-061200-
/O.NEW.KCYS.FW.W.0034.260805T1920Z-260807T0200Z/
Snowy Range/Medicine Bow NF-North Snowy Range Foothills-
120 PM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY
WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY, AND POOR OVERNIGHT RECOVERIES FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 426 AND 427...

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM MDT Thursday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 426 and 427.

* WIND...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Daytime minimum RH between 6 to 12 percent.
  Recoveries Wednesday night between 15 to 25 percent.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1113 AM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY DUE TO
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FALL RIVER COUNTY AREA AND
BUTTE COUNTY AREA...

SDZ322-327-060115-
/O.NEW.KUNR.FW.W.0031.260806T1700Z-260807T0200Z/
Fall River County Area-Butte County Area-
1113 AM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City SD has issued a Red Flag
Warning.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 322 and 327.

* TIMING...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity down to 11 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
  burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GS

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1108 AM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026

MTZ132-133-061715-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.FW.W.0008.260806T1700Z-260807T0200Z/
Custer County-Sioux Ranger District Custer National Forest-
1108 AM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS: Low humidities, hot temperatures, and wind shift with
  a cold front will create erratic fire behavior and new fire
  starts.

* AFFECTED AREA:
   In Southeast MT Fire Zone...132.
   In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
   In Northwest SD...Harding.
   In Southeast MT...Carter...Custer...Fallon.

* COLD FRONT: A weak cold front will pass through Thursday evening
  shifting winds to the NNW with gusts up to 30 mph.

* WIND: Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Up to 95.

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.

&&

$$


http://weather.gov/Billings

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
148 AM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026

WYZ277>279-060300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.FW.W.0018.260805T1800Z-260806T0300Z/
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
148 AM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT this
evening.

* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause
  erratic fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA:
  In Southwest WY Fire Zones...277...279.
  In West Central WY Fire Zone....278.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
  In Southwest WY...Sweetwater...Uinta.
  In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette.

* WIND: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 6 percent.

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/riverton

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
1257 AM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026

COZ211>214-217-218-060100-
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0056.260805T1800Z-260806T0100Z/
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-South and Southeast Grand/West
Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and
West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet-Grand and Summit Counties
Below 9000 Feet-Central and Southeast Park County-West Jackson
and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-South and East
Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/Northwest Boulder
Counties Above 9000 Feet-
1257 AM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MDT WEDNESDAY DUE TO
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHERN COLORADO MOUNTAINS
AND HIGH VALLEYS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 211, 212, 213, 214, 217, and
  218.

* TIMING...From noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid
  outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start
  a wildfire.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Follow all fire restrictions. Avoid activities that can cause sparks
and do not park hot vehicles on dry vegetation. One less spark, one
less wildfire.

&&

$$

09


Air Quality Alert


IDC005-011-029-071-077-052115-

Air Quality Alert Message
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Relayed by National Weather Service Pocatello ID
207 PM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...THE AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR BANNOCK, BINGHAM, CARIBOU, ONEIDA AND
POWER COUNTIES HAS BEEN LIFTED...

Air quality is considered acceptable across the area. Therefore
the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has cancelled the
Air Quality Advisory.

THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ`s
Pocatello Regional Office at (208)236-6160.

$$

WYZ001>020-022>030-061700-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Bighorn Basin-Southwest Bighorn Basin-Southeast Bighorn Basin-
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Bighorn Mountains West-
Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Northeast Johnson County-
Southeast Johnson County-Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-
Jackson Hole-Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley-
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County-
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Lake, Mammoth, Old Faithful, Clark, Cody,
Meeteetse, Basin, Greybull, Lovell, Powell, Shell, Thermopolis,
Ten Sleep, Worland, Buffalo, Kaycee, Jackson, Dubois, Riverton,
Shoshoni, Lander, Jeffrey City, Casper, Afton, Alpine,
Star Valley Ranch, Thayne, Pinedale, La Barge, Big Piney, Farson,
Kemmerer, Cokeville, Rock Springs, Green River, and Wamsutter
1107 AM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT THURSDAY...

The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the
Wyoming Department of Health.

* WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.

* WHERE...All of central and western Wyoming.

* WHEN...11 AM MDT Wednesday to 11 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Smoke from western United States wildfires continues to
  be observed across much of western and central Wyoming. The smoke
  is limiting visibilities at times.

HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends
that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory
problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor
activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety
of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can
cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.

CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data
for Wyoming`s monitoring stations and health effects information to
help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality
conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at
http://www.wyvisnet.com/.

$$

WYZ021-061700-
Southwest Wyoming-
Including the cities of Evanston and Lyman
1101 AM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT THURSDAY...

The following is transmitted in collaboration with the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division and the
Wyoming Department of Health until 11 AM MDT Thursday.

* WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.

* WHERE...Uinta County in southwest Wyoming.

* WHEN...11 AM Wednesday to 11 AM Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from wildfires across the Pacific Northwest
  has been observed across southwest Wyoming.

HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the
elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems
avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities
during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of
pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause
respiratory health effects. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.

CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data
for Wyoming`s monitoring stations and provides health effects
information to help the public interpret current conditions. Current
air quality conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at
http://www.wyvisnet.com/

$$

WYZ101>119-061700-
Converse County Lower Elevations-Niobrara County-North Laramie Range-
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-Shirley Basin-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-East Platte County-
Goshen County-Central Carbon County-North Snowy Range Foothills-
Southwest Carbon County-Sierra Madre Range-
Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range-Laramie Valley-
South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Glenrock, Lusk,
Redbird, Garrett, Seminoe Dam, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin,
Bordeaux, Wheatland, Guernsey, Torrington, Rawlins, Arlington,
Elk Mountain, Baggs, Saratoga, Encampment, Centennial, Albany,
Bosler, Laramie, Buford, Pumpkin Vine, Vedauwoo, Whitaker, Federal,
Horse Creek, Cheyenne, and Pine Bluffs
1033 AM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT THURSDAY...

The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division and the
Wyoming Department of Health.

WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.

WHERE...All of southeast Wyoming

WHEN...11 AM today until 11 AM Thursday

IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from distant wildfires

HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the
elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems
avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities
during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of
pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause
respiratory health effect. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.

CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data
for Wyoming`s monitoring stations and health effects information to
help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality
conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at
http://www.wyvisnet.com/

$$

WYZ198-199-061730-
Northeast Bighorn Mountains-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the cities of Burgess Jct and Sheridan
1028 AM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT THURSDAY...

The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division and the
Wyoming Department of Health.

WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.

WHERE...Sheridan County, Wyoming.

WHEN...Now through 11am Thursday.

IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from regional wildfires will continue to
reduce air quality.

HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the
elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems
avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities
during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of
pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause
respiratory health effects. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.

CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data
for Wyoming`s monitoring stations and health effects information to
help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality
conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at
http://www.wyvisnet.com/

$$

WYZ054>060-061700-
Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-Western Crook-
Wyoming Black Hills-Weston County Plains-Newcastle-
Northeastern Crook-
Including the cities of Gillette, Recluse, Weston, Rozet, Wright,
Moorcroft, Hulett, Pine Haven, Keyhole Reservoir, Devils Tower,
Sundance, Four Corners, Rochelle, Clareton, Upton, Osage, Newcastle,
Colony, Beulah, and Aladdin
1021 AM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...THE WYOMING AIR QUALITY DIVISION HAS ISSUED AN AIR QUALITY ALERT
FOR WILDFIRE SMOKE IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT THURSDAY...

The following message is transmitted in collaboration with the
Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division,
and the Wyoming Department of Health.

* WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.

* WHERE...Northeast Wyoming.

* WHEN...Through 11 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Poor air quality due to wildfire smoke.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the elderly, young
children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive
physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time.
Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of pollutants, including
particulate matter and ozone, which can cause respiratory health
effect. Although these people are most susceptible to health
impacts, the Department of Health also advises that everyone should
avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality conditions.

&&

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality
Division offers near real-time air quality data for Wyoming`s
monitoring stations and health effects information to help the
public interpret current conditions. Current air quality conditions
across the state of Wyoming can be found at http://www.wyvisnet.com/

$$

COC039-093-117-047-049-019-057-061500-
Elbert-Park-Summit-Gilpin-Grand-Clear Creek-Jackson-
910 AM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM 900 AM
WEDNESDAY UNTIL 900 AM THURSDAY...

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...

WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.

WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield,
Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel,
Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale,
Mineral, Archuleta, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Elbert, Lake,
Park, Teller, El Paso, Chaffee, Fremont, Pueblo, Custer, Huerfano,
Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla and Conejos Counties. Locations
include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby,
Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail,
Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta,
Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez,
Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake
City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Walden, Central City, Georgetown,
Kiowa, Leadville, Fairplay, Cripple Creek, Colorado Springs, Buena
Vista, Salida, Canon City, Pueblo, Westcliffe, Del Norte, South
Fork, Alamosa, San Luis and Conejos.

WHEN...900 AM Wednesday August 05 to 900 AM Thursday August 06

IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out-
of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area
through at least Thursday morning.

HEALTH INFORMATION...If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your
neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially
true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very
young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when
moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating
temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If
visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood,
smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

$$

COC013-069-035-031-005-123-059-001-014-052200-
Boulder-Larimer-Douglas-Denver-Arapahoe-Weld-Jefferson-
Adams-Broomfield-
910 AM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...ACTION DAY FOR MULTIPLE POLLUTANTS FROM 400 PM TUESDAY UNTIL
400 PM WEDNESDAY...

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...

WHAT...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants.

WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western
Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties

WHEN...400 PM Tuesday August 04 to 400 PM Wednesday August 05

IMPACTS...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants is now in effect for
the Front Range Urban Corridor.  Warming temperatures and abundant
sunshine, along with the presence of wildfire smoke, will result
in elevated levels of both ozone and fine particulates throughout
the Colorado Front Range region on Tuesday and Wednesday.   For
Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit:
https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx   If
possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting
driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone
pollution through state policies. For more information about
health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit:
https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone-pollution-and-your-health

HEALTH INFORMATION...If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your
neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially
true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very
young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when
moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating
temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If
visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood,
smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

$$

COC045-103-083-051-091-081-007-111-033-085-097-037-113-053-067-
077-029-107-061500-
Garfield-Rio Blanco-Montezuma-Gunnison-Ouray-Moffat-
Archuleta-San Juan-Dolores-Montrose-Pitkin-Eagle-San Miguel-
Hinsdale-La Plata-Mesa-Delta-Routt-
910 AM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM 900 AM
WEDNESDAY UNTIL 900 AM THURSDAY...

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...

WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.

WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield,
Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel,
Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale,
Mineral, Archuleta, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Elbert, Lake,
Park, Teller, El Paso, Chaffee, Fremont, Pueblo, Custer, Huerfano,
Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla and Conejos Counties. Locations
include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby,
Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail,
Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta,
Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez,
Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake
City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Walden, Central City, Georgetown,
Kiowa, Leadville, Fairplay, Cripple Creek, Colorado Springs, Buena
Vista, Salida, Canon City, Pueblo, Westcliffe, Del Norte, South
Fork, Alamosa, San Luis and Conejos.

WHEN...900 AM Wednesday August 05 to 900 AM Thursday August 06

IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out-
of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area
through at least Thursday morning.

HEALTH INFORMATION...If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your
neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially
true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very
young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when
moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating
temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If
visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood,
smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

$$

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NOAA National Weather Service
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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