Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued August 14 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 11:00am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory until 11 AM PDT this morning.
For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region
combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach
unhealthy levels.
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate
heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health
problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.
For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Area Description:
Crook, OR; Jefferson, OR; Union, OR; Wallowa, OR; Wasco, OR
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov