


Air Quality Alert
Issued by NWS Spokane, WA
Issued by NWS Spokane, WA
560 AEUS76 KOTX 032323 AQAOTX Air Quality Alert Message Nez Perce Tribe Washington Department of Ecology Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency Relayed by National Weather Service Spokane WA 421 PM PDT Wed Sep 3 2025 IDC061-069-042330- Lewis-Nez Perce- Including the cities of Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, and Gifford 423 PM PDT Wed Sep 3 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 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 Friday, September 5. * 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 $$ WAC001-003-007-017-019-023-025-043-047-051-063-065-075-042330- Adams-Asotin-Chelan-Douglas-Ferry-Garfield-Grant-Lincoln-Okanogan- Pend Oreille-Spokane-Stevens-Whitman- Including the cities of Othello, Ritzville, Washtucna, Clarkston, Asotin, Anatone, Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Cashmere, Entiat, Chelan, Manson, Plain, East Wenatchee, Bridgeport, Waterville, Douglas, Republic, Inchelium, Keller, Curlew, Danville, Laurier, Pomeroy, Moses Lake, Ephrata, Quincy, Mattawa, Royal City, Coulee City, Davenport, Odessa, Wilbur, Reardan, Sprague, Omak, Okanogan, Tonasket, Brewster, Oroville, Mazama, Winthrop, Methow, Twisp, Conconully, Newport, Metaline Falls, Ione, Cusick, Diamond Lake, Spokane, Airway Heights, Medical Lake, Cheney, Rockford, Liberty Lake, Deer Park, Colville, Chewelah, Kettle Falls, Springdale, Northport, Pullman, Colfax, Oakesdale, Rosalia, La Crosse, and Uniontown 423 PM PDT Wed Sep 3 2025 An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Stevens, Spokane, Lincoln, Grant, Pend Oreille, Ferry, Chelan, Douglas, Adams, Garfield, Okanogan, Whitman, and Asotin Counties until further notice due to current wildfire smoke from regional wildfires. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Hot temperatures will increase the risk of heat- related illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. $$