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Other Weather Alerts |
| Type |
Air Quality Alert |
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| Issued By |
NWS Riverton (Western Wyoming) |
| Issuing Time |
Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:50:00 PDT |
| Broadcast Time |
Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:50:00 PDT |
| Valid Until |
Fri, 25 Sep 2020 11:00:00 PDT |
| Brief Description |
Air Quality Alert |
| Detailed Description |
AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT FRIDAY. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the Wyoming Department of Health has issued an Air Quality Alert, in effect until noon MDT Friday. * WHAT. Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke. * WHERE. Big Horn, Hot Springs, Fremont, Johnson, Lincoln, Natrona, Park, Sublette, Sweetwater, Teton, and Washakie counties. * WHEN. Until 1200 PM Friday September 25. IMPACTS. Smoke from wildfires in other states continues to be observed across much of western and central Wyoming. The smoke is limiting visibilities and is expected to remain at least through Friday. HEALTH INFORMATION. It is recommended by the Wyoming Department of Health that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality conditions. CURRENT CONDITIONS. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data for Wyoming`s monitoring stations and health effects information to help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at http://www.wyvisnet.com/. |
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