One product issued by NWS for: 5 Miles SSE Newberry Crater OR
Air Quality Alert
ORC017-142300- Deschutes- Including the cities of Bend, Redmond, Sunriver, Sisters, La Pine, and Brothers 911 AM PST Tue Jan 13 2026 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory.. until 10 AM PST Friday. An Air Quality Advisory has been issued due to stagnant air conditions trapping smoke and other air pollutants near the ground where people breathe. Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ $$