Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued August 18 at 11:32AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 11:32am
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has continued an Air
Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT WEDNESDAY.
An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke remains in effect. Wildfires
burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause
air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through 1 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY.
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.oregon.gov/DEQ
Area Description:
Hood River, OR
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov