Air Quality Alert
Issued by NWS Spokane, WA
Issued by NWS Spokane, WA
006 AEUS76 KOTX 011805 AQAOTX Air Quality Alert Message Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Lewiston ID Nez Perce Tribe Washington Department of Ecology Relayed by National Weather Service Spokane WA 1059 AM PDT Mon Sep 1 2025 IDC061-069-021800- Lewis-Nez Perce- Including the cities of Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, and Gifford 1105 AM PDT Mon Sep 1 2025 An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Nez Perce Tribe * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory due to smoke from wildfires. Wildfire smoke may move in and out of the area depending on fire and wind activity; some areas may be more impacted than others. Air quality is currently in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups categories of the Air Quality Index (AQI). No EPA/NPT burn permits will be approved. For the latest air quality readings head to https://fire.airnow.gov or visit the Idaho Smoke Blog at www.idsmoke.blogspot.com * WHERE...Nez Perce Reservation. * WHEN...Until 1000 AM PDT Tuesday, September 2. * IMPACTS...Those who experience greater health effects from smoke includechildren under 18, elders, pregnant women, people with asthma or have difficulty breathing, diabetes, heart problems or otherwise compromised health, and people who have high exposure (those who work, exercise, or spend extensive time outdoors). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. Idaho Smoke Information Hotline: (800)-345-1007 $$ WAC065-021800- Stevens- Including the cities of Colville, Chewelah, Kettle Falls, Springdale, and Northport 1105 AM PDT Mon Sep 1 2025 An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Stevens County until further notice due to current wildfire smoke from the Crown Creek fire, Katy Creek fire, and Blackhawk Mountain Fire. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, residents should take steps to reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner air. Everyone should watch for symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure. $$