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IDC035-049-271800-
Clearwater-Idaho-
430 PM MDT Fri Jul 24 2026 /330 PM PDT Fri Jul 24 2026/

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
FOR Clearwater and Idaho Counties...

* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire
  smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

* WHERE... Clearwater and Idaho Counties.

* WHEN... Until Noon 7/27/2026

* IMPACTS... Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The
  general public is less likely to be affected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the elderly, as
well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are
sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid
prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is
prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other
individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors.

THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY,
AIR QUALITY GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ`s Lewiston Regional
Office at (208) 799-4370

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