Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued August 20 at 4:36PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 3:36pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
AQAMSO
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory due to smoke from wildfires.
Air quality is currently in the Moderate to Unhealthy categories
of the Air Quality Index (AQI). To track regional air quality, visit
the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map or the Idaho Smoke Blog. Follow AQI health
recommendations.
* WHERE...All Areas on the Nez Perce Reservation.
* WHEN...Until 3:00 PM PDT Friday, August 20, 2026
* IMPACTS...Those who experience health effects from smoke include
children 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:
Under the most severe pollution level, sensitive groups should avoid
outdoor exposure and limit indoor activities, and everyone should
restrict their outdoor activities.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/health-wellness/environmental-
health/wildfire-smoke
Idaho Smoke Information Hotline: 1-800-345-1007
Area Description:
Orofino/Grangeville Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov