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Air Stagnation Advisory
Issued: 12:03 AM Dec. 6, 2024 – National Weather Service
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
SATURDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, light winds and limited
air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions.
This scenario could result in the build up of air pollutants over
time. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility frequently below one
quarter mile in dense fog and areas of freezing fog.

* WHERE...South Willamette Valley.

* WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 AM PST Saturday.
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with
respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions
hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fog will reform and increase across the south
Willamette Valley this evening. Overall, temperatures will hold at
or just above freezing overnight. But, a few spots will drop back
below freezing. As such, motorists should be prepared for
potentially icy or slick spots, especially on less-traveled rural
roadways and bridges.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

If driving, slow down and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Pedestrians and cyclists should wear bright or reflective clothing
to increase the chances of being seen by others in poor visibility
conditions.

State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning
occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much
as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged
periods 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.

People with respiratory illness should follow their physician's
advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods
of stagnant air, especially if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for
your area. To see if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your
area, go to www.weather.gov/pqr and left-click your location on the
homepage map display. Alternatively, you could also type your
location into the search bar found on the top-left hand side of the
homepage. From there, you will see an Air Quality Alert listed at
the top if one is in effect for your location; you can click the
alert to read more details if applicable.

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Dense Fog Advisory
Issued: 12:03 AM Dec. 6, 2024 – National Weather Service
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
SATURDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, light winds and limited
air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions.
This scenario could result in the build up of air pollutants over
time. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility frequently below one
quarter mile in dense fog and areas of freezing fog.

* WHERE...South Willamette Valley.

* WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 AM PST Saturday.
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with
respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions
hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fog will reform and increase across the south
Willamette Valley this evening. Overall, temperatures will hold at
or just above freezing overnight. But, a few spots will drop back
below freezing. As such, motorists should be prepared for
potentially icy or slick spots, especially on less-traveled rural
roadways and bridges.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

If driving, slow down and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Pedestrians and cyclists should wear bright or reflective clothing
to increase the chances of being seen by others in poor visibility
conditions.

State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning
occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much
as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged
periods 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.

People with respiratory illness should follow their physician's
advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods
of stagnant air, especially if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for
your area. To see if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your
area, go to www.weather.gov/pqr and left-click your location on the
homepage map display. Alternatively, you could also type your
location into the search bar found on the top-left hand side of the
homepage. From there, you will see an Air Quality Alert listed at
the top if one is in effect for your location; you can click the
alert to read more details if applicable.

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