Air Quality Alert
Issued by NWS Billings, MT
Issued by NWS Billings, MT
957 AEUS75 KBYZ 041632 AQABYZ Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Billings MT 1032 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024 WYZ198-199-071900- Northeast Bighorn Mountains-Sheridan Foothills- Including the cities of Burgess Jct and Sheridan 1032 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 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...Sheridan County, Wyoming. WHEN...through 1 PM Monday. IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from the Elk Fire in the northern Bighorn Mountains. HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends 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/ $$