Weather Alert Details

Malheur County

Air Stagnation Advisory until SAT 5:00 PM MST Issued December, 07 2024 at 8:18 AM - US/Mountain expires December, 07 2024 at 5:00 PM - US/Mountain ...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/ THIS AFTERNOON IN VALLEYS... * WHAT...An extended period of stagnant air, with light winds and little vertical mixing. This is due to an inversion near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants in valleys. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Idaho and northeast and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&