Umatilla, OR Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion
and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to
trap pollutants.

* WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington,
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, North Central Oregon, Central
Oregon, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with
respiratory problems.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An Air Stagnation Advisory indicates that due to limited movement of
an air mass across the advisory area, pollution has the potential to
increase to dangerous levels. Persons with respiratory illness
should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels
of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, 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.

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...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM
PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a light
glaze to one-tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon, and Lower
Columbia Basin of Oregon.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 1 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by
visiting tripcheck.com online, or by calling 5 1 1.

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