Orofino, ID Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Stagnation conditions will trap pollutants, leading to
deteriorating air quality, particularly in lower elevations and
valleys.

* WHERE...Orofino/Grangeville Region, Southern Clearwater Mountains,
and Northern Clearwater Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the build up of
pollutants near the surface.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians
advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods
of stagnant air.

According to state air quality agencies, prolonged period 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.

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