Air Quality Alert
Issued by NWS Pendleton, OR
Issued by NWS Pendleton, OR
534 AEUS76 KPDT 211943 AQAPDT Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Pendleton OR 1243 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026 ORC013-031-059-061-065-222000- Crook-Jefferson-Umatilla-Union-Wasco- Including the cities of Prineville, Post, Paulina, Madras, Warm Springs, Culver, Hermiston, Milton-Freewater, Pendleton, Athena, Pilot Rock, Stanfield, Umatilla, Ukiah, Helix, La Grande, Elgin, Union, North Powder, The Dalles, Maupin, Shaniko, and Tygh Valley 1243 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY... Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Monday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. 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. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ $$ WAC037-222000- Kittitas- Including the cities of Ellensburg, Cle Elum, and Easton 1243 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY... The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an Air Quality Alert until noon PDT Monday. An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Kittitas County through Monday August 24th at noon due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy to Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active fires, especially overnight and during the early morning hours. Be sure to check air monitors in your area before outdoor activities. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. $$