Air Quality Alert
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
482 AEUS75 KRIW 071711 AQARIW Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Riverton WY 1111 AM MDT Sat Sep 7 2024 WYZ012>016-025-081900- Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-Jackson Hole- Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East- Upper Wind River Basin-Upper Green River Basin Foothills- Including the cities of Jackson, Dubois, and Pinedale 1111 AM MDT Sat Sep 7 2024 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY... The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the Wyoming Department of Health. * WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke. * WHERE...West-central Wyoming. * WHEN...Now through 1 PM MDT Monday September 9. * IMPACTS...Smoke from the Fish Creek Fire near Togwotee Pass continues to impact much of west-central Wyoming. The smoke could limit visibilities at times. HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality conditions. CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data for Wyoming`s monitoring stations and health effects information to help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at http://www.wyvisnet.com/. $$