Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued August 27 at 10:15AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 10:15am
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
An Air Quality Action Day has been forecast for southwest Elko
County for elevated particulate matter levels. These levels are
anticipated to be Orange/unhealthy for sensitive groups, and an Air
Quality Alert is in effect until 6PM PDT.
Particulate matter levels are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive
groups. For additional information, please visit the EPA AIRNOW web
site at www.airnow.gov and click on Nevada.
Please note: These data are preliminary and have not been validated.
Data is provided as a service from the Nevada Division of
Environmental Protection and are not intended to replace medical
advice. If you have questions about your health, please contact your
local health department and/or your health care provider.
Area Description:
Southwest Elko County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov