Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued August 31 at 11:12AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 11:12am
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY for
eastern Marion County.
An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke has been issued for eastern Marion
County. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted
conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times
through noon Wednesday.
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.orcaa.org
www.swcleanair.gov
www.oregon.gov/DEQ
www.lrapa.org
Area Description:
Marion, OR
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov