Sunshine to start, then a few afternoon clouds. Areas of smoke and haze are possible, reducing visibility at times. High 84F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph..
Mostly cloudy skies. Low 57F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke from the Slater Fire in Siskiyou County in 2020 was blown west Sept. 8 over Highway 101 in Fort Dick.
Smoke from the Slater Fire in Siskiyou County in 2020 was blown west Sept. 8 over Highway 101 in Fort Dick.
Location: Coos, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Umatilla, Union and Wallowa counties
Smoke source: Fires across Oregon and in central Idaho
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued an air quality advisory Thursday for Coos, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Umatilla, Union and Wallowa counties due to smoke from fires across Oregon and in central Idaho.
**Actualización al español próximamente**
DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least Saturday. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area.
Additionally, winds from the east may bring smoke to many northwestern counties on Saturday, including Clackamas, Columbia, Hood River, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington and Yamhill counties.
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.
Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.
Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high:
Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke. N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH may offer protection, but they must be properly selected and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the number 95, 99 or 100. Learn how to put on and use a respirator. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult their health care provider before wearing a respirator.
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