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Air Quality Alert

Issued at Mon 2:01 PM Jan. 12
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisoryin effect until 10 AM PST on Friday, January 16th. This advisory is in effect for Lake County and southern Klamath County due to stagnant air conditions, trapping smoke and other air pollutants near the ground where people breathe. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: - Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. - Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. - People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. - Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. - Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional informationplease visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
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Air Stagnation Advisory

Issued at Tue 3:04 AM Jan. 13
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants within the valleys in Klamath and Lake counties.
Where: Within the valleys of Klamath and Lake Counties.
When: Until 10 AM PST Friday.
Impacts: Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Most outdoor burning will likely be prohibited as poor ventilation continues.
Additional Details: A strong area of high pressure remains in place. This will lead to poor mixing of the atmosphere and the trapping of pollutants. The high looks to stay in place through the week ahead.

Recommended Action

Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area.

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