Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued August 20 at 1:33PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 1:33pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT FRIDAY.
An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke has been issued. Wildfires burning
in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air
quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through NOON PDT FRIDAY.
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.
More information about air quality can be found at:
www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Area Description:
Hood River, OR
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov