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...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY...

A push of monsoon moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms to
the region Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Lingering
dry surface air will limit the rainfall amounts on Thursday,
increasing concern for lightning ignitions.

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for lightning, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon
through late Thursday night.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 400 Northern
Boise BLM, 401 Western Payette National Forest, 402 Eastern
Payette National Forest, 403 Northern Boise National Forest,
420 Treasure Valley BLM, 421 Southern Boise/Western Sawtooth
NF, including the Camas Prairie, 423 Owyhee Mountains, 424
Western Twin Falls BLM and 426 Southern Highlands. In Oregon,
Fire Weather Zones 672 Southern Grasslands, 673 Central
Canyonlands and 674 Northwestern Vale BLM.

* TIMING...From Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings.

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory until further notice.

For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region
combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach
unhealthy levels.

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.

An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or
smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution
is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive
groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people
with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality
Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.

For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory until noon PDT Wednesday.

Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions
on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood
exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income.

People can take the following precautions to protect their health:

* Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air
quality.
* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions.
* People with heart or lung problems and young children are
especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while
smoke levels are high.
* Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in
indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems.
* Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke
if possible.

For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

*WHERE...Baker and Malheur counties


For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit:
https://aqi.oregon.gov

For additional information, please visit:
https://www.oregon.gov/deq

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire
smoke.

* WHERE...Baker and Malheur Counties.

* WHEN... UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY.

* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults, and pregnant women.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
OregonAIR app on your smartphone.

* Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed.

* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.

* Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor
ventilation systems or portable air purifiers.

* Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest
levels.

* If you have heart or lung disease, or asthma, follow your
healthcare provider's advice.

For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit:
https://aqi.oregon.gov

For additional information, please visit:
https://www.oregon.gov/deq

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire
smoke.

* WHERE...Harney County.

* WHEN...UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY.

* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults, and pregnant women.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
OregonAIR app on your smartphone.

* Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed.

* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.

* Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor
ventilation systems or portable air purifiers.

* Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest
levels.

* If you have heart or lung disease, or asthma, follow your
healthcare provider's advice.

For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit:
https://aqi.oregon.gov

For additional information, please visit:
https://www.oregon.gov/deq

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire
smoke.

* WHERE...Harney County.

* WHEN...UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY.

* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults, and pregnant women.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
OregonAIR app on your smartphone.

* Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed.

* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.

* Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor
ventilation systems or portable air purifiers.

* Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest
levels.

* If you have heart or lung disease, or asthma, follow your
healthcare provider's advice.

For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit:
https://aqi.oregon.gov

For additional information, please visit:
https://www.oregon.gov/deq

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire
smoke.

* WHERE...Harney County.

* WHEN... UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY.

* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults, and pregnant women.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
OregonAIR app on your smartphone.

* Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed.

* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.

* Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor
ventilation systems or portable air purifiers.

* Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest
levels.

* If you have heart or lung disease, or asthma, follow your
healthcare provider's advice.

For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit:
https://aqi.oregon.gov

For additional information, please visit:
https://www.oregon.gov/deq

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire
smoke.

* WHERE...Harney County.

* WHEN...UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY.

* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults, and pregnant women.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
OregonAIR app on your smartphone.

* Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed.

* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.

* Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor
ventilation systems or portable air purifiers.

* Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest
levels.

* If you have heart or lung disease, or asthma, follow your
healthcare provider's advice.

For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit:
https://aqi.oregon.gov

For additional information, please visit:
https://www.oregon.gov/deq

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire
smoke.

* WHERE...Harney County.

* WHEN... UNTIL 12 PM PDT WEDNESDAY.

* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults, and pregnant women.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
OregonAIR app on your smartphone.

* Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed.

* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.

* Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor
ventilation systems or portable air purifiers.

* Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest
levels.

* If you have heart or lung disease, or asthma, follow your
healthcare provider's advice.

For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit:
https://aqi.oregon.gov

For additional information, please visit:
https://www.oregon.gov/deq