ID WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, September 10, 2024

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AIR QUALITY ALERT

Air Quality Alert Message

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Lewiston ID

Nez Perce Tribe

Relayed by National Weather Service Spokane WA

1025 AM PDT Mon Sep 9 2024

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:

Nez Perce Tribe

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for the Nez Perce Reservation

due to smoke from wildfires. Wildfire smoke may move in and out of

the area depending on fire and wind activity; some areas may be more

impacted than others. Air Quality Index is currently in the MODERATE

to VERY UNHEALTHY categories.

This action will remain in effect until 10 AM PDT Tuesday, September

10th.

Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: 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).

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/health-wellness/environmental-

health/wildfire-smoke

Idaho Smoke Information Hotline: 1-800-345-1007

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