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Location: Baker City, OR
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Heat Advisory
Issued: 6:00 PM Aug. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MDT /1 PM PDT/ THURSDAY TO 9 PM
MDT /8 PM PDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Afternoon temperatures in the triple digits for lower
elevations and the high desert, mid to upper 90s for higher
terrain. Some mild relief overnight with minimum temperatures in
the mid to upper 60s in lower elevations and 50s in the higher
terrain.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and northeast
and southeast Oregon.

* WHEN...From 2 PM MDT /1 PM PDT/ Thursday to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/
Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

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Air Quality Alert
Issued: 6:17 PM Aug. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties...

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire
smoke.

* WHERE...Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties.

* WHEN...UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults, and pregnant women.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
OregonAIR app on your smartphone.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed.

* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.

* Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor
ventilation systems or portable air purifiers.

* Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest
levels.

* If you have heart or lung disease, or asthma, follow your
healthcare provider's advice.

For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit:
https://aqi.oregon.gov

For additional information, please visit:
https://www.oregon.gov/deq

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