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Air Quality Alert
Issued: 6:10 PM Aug. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE NEZ PERCE RESERVATION... * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory due to smoke from wildfires. Air Quality Index ranging from Moderate to Hazardous. * WHERE...All Areas on the Nez Perce Reservation. * WHEN...Until 11 am PDT 8/27/2025 * IMPACTS...Those who experience health effects from smoke include children under 18, elders, pregnant women, people with asthma or have difficulty breathing, diabetes, heart problems or otherwise compromised health, and people who have high exposure (those who work, exercise, or spend extensive time outdoors). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Under the most severe pollution level, sensitive groups should avoid outdoor exposure and limit indoor activities, and everyone should restrict their outdoor activities. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/health-wellness/environmental- health/wildfire-smoke Idaho Smoke Information Hotline: 1-800-345-1007 &&
Air Quality Alert
Issued: 6:02 PM Aug. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Lewiston * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of forecast stagnant weather conditions. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Clearwater and Idaho Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 am PDT 8/27/2025 * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged strenuous activity outdoors. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/health-wellness/environmental- health/idaho-wildfire-and-smoke-information Idaho Smoke Information Hotline: 1-800-345-1007 Lewiston Regional Office: (208) 799-4370.
Heat Advisory
Issued: 5:27 PM Aug. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Major risk of heat effects expected. Temperatures reaching 100 to 107 in the lower valleys, with nighttime temperatures only dropping into the upper 60s. * WHERE...Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region and Orofino/Grangeville Region. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts likely in some health systems, heat-sensitive industries and infrastructure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. &&
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