Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued September 1 at 12:34AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 12:34am
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, have continued
an Air Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT
WEDNESDAY for eastern Marion County.
An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke has been issued for eastern Marion
County. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted
conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times
through noon 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:
Marion, OR
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov