Air Quality Alert
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
284 AEUS75 KRIW 101650 AQARIW Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Riverton WY 1050 AM MDT Thu Oct 10 2024 WYZ016-017-111900- Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin- Including the cities of Dubois, Riverton, and Shoshoni 1050 AM MDT Thu Oct 10 2024 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT FRIDAY... 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...From Togwotee Pass down into the Wind River Basin. * WHEN...Now through 1 PM Friday, October 11. * IMPACTS...Smoke from the Pack Trail Fire Complex continues to be observed across portions of western and central Wyoming. The smoke is limiting 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/. $$ McDonald