Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1151 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
PZZ170-173-176-271600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260127T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.260127T1200Z-260128T0600Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
1151 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
kt. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
frequent gusts to 35 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Tuesday.
For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
735 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ800-271630-
Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
735 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.TUE...SE winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt. Seas
8 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming S to SW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 12 to 15 ft. Chance of rain.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft. Chance of rain.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft.
.THU...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt.
Seas 14 to 18 ft.
.FRI...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming SE. Seas
11 to 14 ft.
.SAT...E to SE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S to SE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 11 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
735 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ805-271630-
Cape Shoalwater to Cape Lookout between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
735 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.TUE...S winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to
14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
12 to 15 ft. Chance of rain.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft. Chance of rain.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft.
.THU...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt. Seas
14 to 18 ft.
.FRI...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming SE. Seas
11 to 14 ft.
.SAT...S to SE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 11 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
735 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ810-271630-
Cape Lookout to Florence, OR between 60 NM and 150 NM offshore-
735 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.TUE...S winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to
15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt. Seas
12 to 16 ft.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Chance of rain.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.THU...S winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 16 ft.
.FRI...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 14 to 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S to SE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
735 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ815-271630-
Florence, OR to Point St. George between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
735 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft.
.TUE...S to SE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt.
Seas 11 to 16 ft. Chance of rain.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.THU...S winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.FRI...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 10 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
253 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
PZZ350-356-271200-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.260127T1200Z-260127T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0002.260127T1800Z-260128T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
253 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft at 13 seconds
expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft at 13 seconds expected.
* WHERE...Within 10 NM of shore.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM PST
Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
253 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
PZZ370-376-271200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.260127T0000Z-260127T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0002.260127T1200Z-260128T0600Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
253 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft at 14 seconds
expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft at 13 seconds expected.
* WHERE...Beyond 10 NM from shore.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Tuesday.
For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
200 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
PZZ271>273-271500-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0012.260127T0600Z-260127T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0003.260127T1200Z-260128T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
200 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 5 to 8 ft at 7
seconds and south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected. For the Gale Warning, seas 10 to 15 ft at 14 seconds
and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.
* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
10 to 60 NM offshore.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM
PST Tuesday. Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1151 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
PZZ150-153-156-271600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260128T0600Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
1151 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 10 nm.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1151 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
PZZ170-173-176-271600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260127T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.260127T1200Z-260128T0600Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
1151 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
kt. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
frequent gusts to 35 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Tuesday.
For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
253 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
PZZ350-356-271200-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.260127T1200Z-260127T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0002.260127T1800Z-260128T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
253 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft at 13 seconds
expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft at 13 seconds expected.
* WHERE...Within 10 NM of shore.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM PST
Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
253 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
PZZ370-376-271200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.260127T0000Z-260127T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0002.260127T1200Z-260128T0600Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
253 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft at 14 seconds
expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft at 13 seconds expected.
* WHERE...Beyond 10 NM from shore.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Tuesday.
For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
200 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
PZZ210-271500-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0012.260127T1200Z-260128T0600Z/
Columbia River Bar-
200 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 8 to 13 ft at 15
seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft,
especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the
Columbia River Bar.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.4 kt at 1023 PM Monday.
Seas 4 to 5 ft. Ebb current of 5.07 kt at 1121 AM Tuesday. Seas
5 to 6 ft. Ebb current of 2.08 kt at 1154 PM Tuesday. Seas 10 to
12 ft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to
be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River
Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions
from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the
bar.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
200 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
PZZ251>253-271500-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0012.260127T1200Z-260128T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
200 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 6 to 11 ft at 14 seconds and southeast winds 10 to
20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
out 10 NM.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
200 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
PZZ271>273-271500-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0012.260127T0600Z-260127T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0003.260127T1200Z-260128T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
200 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 5 to 8 ft at 7
seconds and south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected. For the Gale Warning, seas 10 to 15 ft at 14 seconds
and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.
* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
10 to 60 NM offshore.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM
PST Tuesday. Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
Air Quality Alert
ORC017-272000-
Deschutes-
Including the cities of Bend, Redmond, Sunriver, Sisters, La Pine,
and Brothers
154 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TUESDAY...
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory until noon PST Tuesday for southern Deschutes County.
For the Air Quality Advisory, stagnant air conditions will trap
smoke and other air pollutants near the ground where people breathe.
Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions
on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood
exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income.
People can take the following precautions to protect their health:
* Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air
quality.
* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions.
* People with heart or lung problems and young children are
especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while
smoke levels are high.
* Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in
indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems.
* Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke
if possible.
For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
$$
