One product issued by NWS for: 2 Miles SW Medford OR
Air Stagnation Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 200 PM PST Mon Nov 11 2019 ORZ023-024-026-029-030-130000- /O.EXT.KMFR.AS.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-191114T0000Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Jackson County-Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Including the cities of Drain, Elkton, Roseburg, Sutherlin, Green, Myrtle Creek, Canyonville, Glendale, Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Medford, Ashland, Altamont, Klamath Falls, Beatty, Bly, Chemult, Crescent, Gilchrist, and Sprague River 200 PM PST Mon Nov 11 2019 ...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Strong inversions and limited mixing are expected to persist through the middle of this week, leading to periods of poor air quality. * WHERE...The valleys of Douglas County, including the cities of Roseburg, Canyonville, Sutherlin, and Myrtle Creek. The valleys of Jackson and Josephine Counties. This includes the cities of Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass, Cave Junction. The valleys of Klamath County, including the cities of Crescent, Chemult, Chiloquin, Sprague River, Beatty, Bly, Klamath Falls, Keno and Midland. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Air stagnation may lead to poor air quality, which could cause issues for people with respiratory problems. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People with respiratory illness should follow their physician`s advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air. State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford