Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued September 1 at 10:39PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 10:39pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has continued an Air
Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY for
eastern Marion County.
An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke remains in effect 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