11:02 AM
— August 12th, 12:00 AM
A weather system will move through the area on Wednesday, bringing
scattered showers and thunderstorms to the region. These
thunderstorms will mainly be focused along the eastern slopes of
the Cascades and along the International Border. Lightning strikes
will have the potential to start new wildfires, and gusty and
erratic outflow winds could cause dangerous conditions around new
and existing wildfires.
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM
PDT Wednesday.
* Affected Area: Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone
101), East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), East
Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National
Recreation Area (Zone 697), East Washington North Cascades
(Zone 698), Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone
699), Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700),
Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701), Colville
Reservation (Zone 702), Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Methow
Valley (Zone 704), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades
(Zone 705) and Waterville Plateau (Zone 706).
* Thunderstorms: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be
possible late morning through late evening Wednesday.
* Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic outflow winds up to 40 mph will
be possible.
* Impacts: Lightning strikes will have the potential to start new
fires, and gusty and erratic outflow winds could cause
dangerous conditions around new and existing wildfires.
11:25 AM
— August 12th, 4:00 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene
Environmental Protection Agency
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Boundary, Bonner, Counties...
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to
wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy.
* WHERE...Boundary, Bonner Counties...
* WHEN...Next update 12 PM August 14th.
* IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health
effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious
health effects.
11:25 AM
— August 12th, 4:00 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes
Environmental Protection Agency
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan,
Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille,
Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to
current and expected smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter
(PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind
from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy
conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant.
When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure.
Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips
for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone
should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it
cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
11:25 AM
— August 12th, 4:00 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes
Environmental Protection Agency
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan,
Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille,
Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to
current and expected smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter
(PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind
from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy
conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant.
When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure.
Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips
for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone
should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it
cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
11:25 AM
— August 12th, 4:00 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene
Environmental Protection Agency
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Boundary, Bonner, Counties...
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to
wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy.
* WHERE...Boundary, Bonner Counties...
* WHEN...Next update 12 PM August 14th.
* IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health
effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious
health effects.
August 10th, 4:33 PM
— 5:15 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes
Environmental Protection Agency
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan,
Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille,
Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to
current and expected smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter
(PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind
from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy
conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant.
When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure.
Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips
for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone
should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it
cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
August 10th, 4:33 PM
— 5:15 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene Tribe
Environmental Protection Agency
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah
Counties...
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to
wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy.
* WHERE...Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah Counties...
* WHEN...Next update 11 AM August 12th.
* IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health
effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious
health effects.
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