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.
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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