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Air Quality Alert
Issued: 7:17 PM Aug. 12, 2025 – National Weather Service
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING. An Air Quality Advisory for Ozone has been issued. High levels of ozone in the lower atmosphere in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through 8 PM PDT this evening. Pollutants can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. More information about air quality can be found at: www.orcaa.org www.swcleanair.gov www.oregon.gov/DEQ www.lrapa.org
Extreme Heat Warning
Issued: 8:42 AM Aug. 12, 2025 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 97 to 102 degrees. Tuesday morning temperatures of 68 to 73 degrees from Salem northward, and 60 to 63 degrees south of Salem. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley, Central and Southern Willamette Valley, and Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight conditions will begin to cool on Tuesday night into Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night, unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. &&
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