Weather Alerts for W. ValleyIssued by the National Weather Service |
FREEZING FOG ADVISORY | ||
W. VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Benton County Lowlands - Linn County Lowlands - Lane County Lowlands |
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Effective: Wed, 12/4 9:47am | Updated: Wed, 12/4 11:15am | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Wed, 12/4 10:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...For the Freezing Fog Advisory, areas of fog and freezing fog, with visibility one quarter mile or less at times. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, Light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. This scenario could result in the build up of air pollutants over time. * WHERE...South Willamette Valley. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 AM PST Thursday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Information: State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area. People with respiratory illness should follow their physician's advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, especially if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your area. To see if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your area, go to www.weather.gov/pqr and left-click your location on the homepage map display. Alternatively, you could also type your location into the search bar found on the top-left hand side of the homepage. From there, you will see an Air Quality Alert listed at the top if one is in effect for your location; you can click the alert to read more details if applicable. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. |
AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY | ||
W. VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands - Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands - Lower Columbia River - Tualatin Valley - Outer Southeast Portland Metro - Clackamas County Cascade Foothills - Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties - Lane County Cascade Foothills - Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands - Cowlitz County Lowlands - North Clark County Lowlands - South Washington Cascade Foothills |
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Effective: Wed, 12/4 9:47am | Updated: Wed, 12/4 11:15am | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Wed, 12/4 10:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. This scenario could result in the build up of air pollutants over time. * WHERE...Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, North and Central Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Tualatin Valley, Outer Southeast Portland Metro, Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands, North Clark County Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Information: State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area. People with respiratory illness should follow their physician's advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, especially if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your area. To see if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your area, go to www.weather.gov/pqr and left-click your location on the homepage map display. Alternatively, you could also type your location into the search bar found on the top-left hand side of the homepage. From there, you will see an Air Quality Alert listed at the top if one is in effect for your location; you can click the alert to read more details if applicable. |
AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY | ||
W. VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Benton County Lowlands - Linn County Lowlands - Lane County Lowlands |
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Effective: Wed, 12/4 9:47am | Updated: Wed, 12/4 11:15am | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Wed, 12/4 10:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...For the Freezing Fog Advisory, areas of fog and freezing fog, with visibility one quarter mile or less at times. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, Light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. This scenario could result in the build up of air pollutants over time. * WHERE...South Willamette Valley. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 AM PST Thursday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Information: State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area. People with respiratory illness should follow their physician's advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, especially if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your area. To see if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your area, go to www.weather.gov/pqr and left-click your location on the homepage map display. Alternatively, you could also type your location into the search bar found on the top-left hand side of the homepage. From there, you will see an Air Quality Alert listed at the top if one is in effect for your location; you can click the alert to read more details if applicable. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. |
AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY | ||
W. VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: West Central Willamette Valley - East Central Willamette Valley |
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Effective: Wed, 12/4 9:47am | Updated: Wed, 12/4 11:15am | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Wed, 12/4 10:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. This scenario could result in the build up of air pollutants over time. * WHERE...Central Willamette Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Information: State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area. People with respiratory illness should follow their physician's advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, especially if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your area. To see if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your area, go to www.weather.gov/pqr and left-click your location on the homepage map display. Alternatively, you could also type your location into the search bar found on the top-left hand side of the homepage. From there, you will see an Air Quality Alert listed at the top if one is in effect for your location; you can click the alert to read more details if applicable. |