Hillsboro, OR Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Lane Regional
Air Protection Agency have continued an Air Quality Advisory, which
is IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING.

An Air Quality Advisory for Ozone remains in effect. 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 this evening.

Pollutants in smoke 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