Weather Alerts for Southwest ORIssued by the National Weather Service |
AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY | ||
SOUTHWEST OR | ||
Areas Affected: Central Douglas County - Eastern Curry County and Josephine County - Jackson County - Klamath Basin - Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County - Central and Eastern Lake County |
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Effective: Tue, 12/3 11:23pm | Updated: Wed, 12/4 10:45am | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Fri, 12/6 4:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...A ridge of high pressure will lead to a strong inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. This could worsen air quality over time. * WHERE...Valley locations across southern Oregon. West of the Cascades, this includes the Umpqua, Illinois, Applegate, and Rogue valleys. East of the Cascades, this includes Klamath Falls, Sprague River, Chiloquin, Chemult, Silver Lake, Paisley, and surrounding areas. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Information: Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air. |