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WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, September 9, 2024

AP News, Associated Press

WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, September 9, 2024

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AIR QUALITY ALERT

Air Quality Alert Message

Nez Perce Tribe

Relayed by National Weather Service Spokane WA 432

PM PDT Fri Sep 6 2024

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:

Nez Perce Tribe

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for the Nez Perce Reservation

due to smoke from wildfires. Wildfire smoke may move in and out of

the area depending on fire and wind activity; some areas may be more

impacted than others. Air Quality Index has been ranging from

UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS to UNHEALTHY.

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This action will remain in effect until 10 AM PDT Monday, September

9th.

Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: Those who experience health

effects from smoke include children under 18, elders, pregnant

women, people with asthma or have difficulty breathing, diabetes,

heart problems or otherwise compromised health, and people who have

high exposure (those who work, exercise, or spend extensive time

outdoors).

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/health-wellness/environmental-

health/wildfire-smoke

Idaho Smoke Information Hotline: 1-800-345-1007

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