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COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR
238 AM PST TUE DEC 15 2020

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SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST-
238 AM PST TUE DEC 15 2020

…COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON…
…HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM
PST WEDNESDAY…

* WHAT…FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY, TIDAL OVERFLOW FLOODING
EXPECTED. FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, LARGE WAVES AND HAZARDOUS
SURF CONDITIONS. BREAKERS UP TO 20 FEET LATER THIS AFTERNOON
INTO THE EVENING, THEN 20 TO 25 FEET TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING.

* WHERE…SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST.

* WHEN…FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY, FROM 9 AM TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY. FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 9 AM
PST WEDNESDAY.

* IMPACTS…MINOR FLOODING, UP TO ONE FOOT ABOVE GROUND LEVEL,
DURING HIGH TIDES IS EXPECTED IN THE LOW LYING AREAS NEAR
BAYS, SLOUGHS, AND THE LOWER REACHES OF THE COASTAL RIVERS.
DESTRUCTIVE WAVES MAY WASH OVER BEACHES, JETTIES, AND OTHER
STRUCTURES UNEXPECTEDLY. PEOPLE CAN BE SWEPT OFF ROCKS AND
JETTIES AND DROWN WHILE OBSERVING HIGH SURF. MINOR BEACH
EROSION MAY DAMAGE COASTAL PROPERTIES AND BUILDINGS. HIGHER
THAN NORMAL WATER RUN-UP IS EXPECTED ON BEACHES AND LOW-LYING
SHORELINE.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW FLOODING IS MOST
LIKELY TO OCCUR ALONG HIGHWAY 101 IN RAYMOND DURING HIGH TIDE.
UNPREDICTABLE SNEAKER WAVES WILL ALSO RUN FAR UP ONTO BEACHES,
LIFTING OR ROLLING LARGE, HEAVY WATER-SOAKED LOGS, WHICH CAN
LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY MEANS THAT TIDAL OVERFLOW FLOODING IS
EXPECTED. COASTAL RESIDENTS IN THE WARNED AREA SHOULD BE ALERT
FOR RISING WATER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO PROTECT LIFE AND
PROPERTY.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES,
PRODUCING RIP CURRENTS, SNEAKER WAVES AND BEACH EROSION. STAY
WELL BACK FROM THE WATER’S EDGE AND BE ALERT FOR EXCEPTIONALLY
HIGH WAVES.

KEEP AWAY FROM LARGE LOGS ON THE BEACH. WATER RUNNING UP ON THE
BEACH CAN EASILY LIFT OR ROLL LOGS WHICH CAN INJURE OR KILL
SOMEONE CAUGHT IN THEIR PATH.

&&

$$

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR
433 AM PST SUN DEC 13 2020

NORTH OREGON COAST-SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST-
433 AM PST SUN DEC 13 2020

…COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON…
…HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM
PST MONDAY…

* WHAT…MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW FLOODING IS ANTICIPATED AT HIGH
TIDE. LARGE WAVES AND HAZARDOUS SURF CONDITIONS WITH BREAKERS UP
TO 25 FEET ARE EXPECTED.

* WHERE…SOUTH WASHINGTON AND NORTH OREGON COAST.

* WHEN…FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY, FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM PST
SUNDAY. FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM
PST MONDAY.

* IMPACTS…MINOR FLOODING, UP TO ONE FOOT ABOVE GROUND LEVEL,
DURING HIGH TIDES IS EXPECTED IN THE LOW LYING AREAS NEAR
BAYS, SLOUGHS, AND THE LOWER REACHES OF THE COASTAL RIVERS.
DESTRUCTIVE WAVES MAY WASH OVER BEACHES, JETTIES, AND OTHER
STRUCTURES UNEXPECTEDLY. PEOPLE CAN BE SWEPT OFF ROCKS AND
JETTIES AND DROWN WHILE OBSERVING HIGH SURF. MINOR BEACH
EROSION MAY DAMAGE COASTAL PROPERTIES AND BUILDINGS. HIGHER
THAN NORMAL WATER RUN-UP IS EXPECTED ON BEACHES AND LOW-LYING
SHORELINE.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW FLOODING IS MOST
LIKELY TO IMPACT HIGHWAY 101 IN RAYMOND, FRASER ROAD IN
TILLAMOOK, AND THE RUNWAY AT THE PACIFIC CITY AIRPORT AROUND
HIGH TIDE MIDDAY SUNDAY. UNPREDICTABLE SNEAKER WAVES WILL ALSO
RUN FAR UP ONTO THE BEACHES, LIFTING OR ROLLING LARGE HEAVY
WATER SOAKED LOGS WHICH CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY MEANS THAT TIDAL OVERFLOW FLOODING IS
EXPECTED. COASTAL RESIDENTS IN THE WARNED AREA SHOULD BE ALERT
FOR RISING WATER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO PROTECT LIFE AND
PROPERTY.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES,
PRODUCING RIP CURRENTS, SNEAKER WAVES AND BEACH EROSION. STAY
WELL BACK FROM THE WATER’S EDGE AND BE ALERT FOR EXCEPTIONALLY
HIGH WAVES.

KEEP AWAY FROM LARGE LOGS ON THE BEACH. WATER RUNNING UP ON THE
BEACH CAN EASILY LIFT OR ROLL LOGS WHICH CAN INJURE OR KILL
SOMEONE CAUGHT IN THEIR PATH.

HIGH SURF ADVISORY

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR
520 AM PST TUE DEC 8 2020

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NORTH OREGON COAST-CENTRAL OREGON COAST-SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST-
520 AM PST TUE DEC 8 2020

…HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…LARGE WAVES AND HAZARDOUS SURF CONDITIONS. BREAKERS UP TO
30 FEET.

* WHERE…IN WASHINGTON, SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST. IN OREGON,
CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND NORTH OREGON COAST.

* WHEN…UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS…DESTRUCTIVE WAVES MAY WASH OVER BEACHES, JETTIES,
AND OTHER STRUCTURES UNEXPECTEDLY. PEOPLE CAN BE SWEPT OFF
ROCKS AND JETTIES AND DROWN WHILE OBSERVING HIGH SURF. MINOR
BEACH EROSION MAY DAMAGE COASTAL PROPERTIES AND BUILDINGS.
HIGHER THAN NORMAL WATER RUN-UP IS EXPECTED ON BEACHES AND LOW-
LYING SHORELINE.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…UNPREDICTABLE SNEAKER WAVES WILL RUN FAR UP
ONTO THE BEACHES, LIFTING OR ROLLING LARGE HEAVY WATER SOAKED
LOGS WHICH CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES,
PRODUCING RIP CURRENTS, SNEAKER WAVES AND BEACH EROSION. STAY
WELL BACK FROM THE WATER’S EDGE AND BE ALERT FOR EXCEPTIONALLY
HIGH WAVES.

KEEP AWAY FROM LARGE LOGS ON THE BEACH. WATER RUNNING UP ON THE
BEACH CAN EASILY LIFT OR ROLL LOGS WHICH CAN INJURE OR KILL
SOMEONE CAUGHT IN THEIR PATH.

AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY

 

COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON-
CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OREGON-
NORTHERN OREGON CASCADE FOOTHILLS-
CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY-UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY-
WILLAPA HILLS-SOUTH WASHINGTON CASCADE FOOTHILLS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF VERNONIA, JEWELL, SUNSET SUMMIT,
LEES CAMP, TRASK, GRANDE RONDE, BURNT WOODS, TIDEWATER,
SWISSHOME, VENETA, SANDY, ESTACADA, SWEET HOME, VIDA, JASPER,
LOWELL, COTTAGE GROVE, ODELL, WILLAPA, FRANCES, RYDERWOOD,
TOUTLE, LAKE MERWIN, YALE LAKE, AND COUGAR
406 AM PST WED DEC 2 2020

…AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
SATURDAY BELOW 1500 FEET…

* WHAT…POOR AIR QUALITY EXPECTED BELOW 1500 FEET.

* WHERE…IN WASHINGTON, SOUTH WASHINGTON CASCADE FOOTHILLS AND
WILLAPA HILLS. IN OREGON, COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON,
NORTHERN OREGON CASCADE FOOTHILLS, CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF
WESTERN OREGON, UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY AND CASCADE FOOTHILLS
IN LANE COUNTY.

* WHEN…UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY.

* IMPACTS…POOR AIR QUALITY MAY CAUSE ISSUES FOR PEOPLE WITH
RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…VERY LIGHT WINDS, COUPLED WITH A STRONG
TEMPERATURE INVERSION, WILL CONTRIBUTE TO LITTLE AIR MOVEMENT
FOR LOWLANDS AREAS. BECAUSE OF THESE CONDITIONS, SOME
POLLUTANT LEVELS COULD INCREASE THROUGH SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

PEOPLE WITH RESPIRATORY ILLNESS SHOULD FOLLOW THEIR PHYSICIAN’S
ADVICE FOR DEALING WITH HIGH LEVELS OF AIR POLLUTION DURING
PERIODS OF STAGNANT AIR.

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.

&&

$$

FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE VISIT
HTTPS://WEATHER.GOV/PORTLAND

High Wind Watch

 

NORTH OREGON COAST-SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CANNON BEACH, NETARTS, PACIFIC CITY,
LONG BEACH, OCEAN PARK, AND CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT
639 AM PST SUN NOV 29 2020

…HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT FOR THE SOUTH WASHINGTON AND NORTH OREGON COAST
BEACHES AND HEADLANDS…

* WHAT…SOUTH WINDS 25 TO 40 MPH WITH WIDESPREAD WIND GUSTS OF
50 TO 60 MPH NEAR THE BEACHES AND HEADLANDS.

* WHERE…IN WASHINGTON, SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST. IN OREGON,
NORTH OREGON COAST.

* WHEN…FROM 8 PM SUNDAY THROUGH 4 AM MONDAY.

* IMPACTS…STRONG WINDS COULD RESULT IN ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES
AND TREE DAMAGE.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL LIKELY ONLY LAST
FOR ONE TO THREE HOURS SOMETIME LATE SUNDAY EVENING INTO VERY
EARLY MONDAY MORNING.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS AND WARNINGS FOR UPDATES ON THIS
SITUATION. FASTEN LOOSE OBJECTS OR SHELTER OBJECTS IN A SAFE
LOCATION PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF WINDS.

&&

$$

FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE VISIT
HTTPS://WEATHER.GOV/PORTLAND

Coastal Flood Advisory

North Oregon Coast-
703 PM PST Sun Nov 15 2020

…COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 3 PM PST
MONDAY…
…COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY…

* WHAT…For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow
flooding expected. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory,
tidal overflow flooding expected.

* WHERE…North Oregon Coast.

* WHEN…For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM to 3
PM PST Monday. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from
noon to 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level,
during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays,
sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The total tide at Astoria is forecast to
reach close to 10.5 ft during the high tide early Monday
afternoon and 11.3 ft during the high tide Tuesday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that tidal overflow flooding is
expected. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.

HIGH SURF ADVISORY

 

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NORTH OREGON COAST-SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST-
540 AM PST SUN NOV 15 2020

…HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING…
…BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED…

* WHAT…LARGE WAVES AND HAZARDOUS SURF CONDITIONS.

* WHERE…IN WASHINGTON, SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST. IN OREGON,
NORTH OREGON COAST.

* WHEN…UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS…DESTRUCTIVE WAVES MAY WASH OVER BEACHES, JETTIES,
AND OTHER STRUCTURES UNEXPECTEDLY. PEOPLE CAN BE SWEPT OFF
ROCKS AND JETTIES AND DROWN WHILE OBSERVING HIGH SURF. MINOR
BEACH EROSION MAY DAMAGE COASTAL PROPERTIES AND BUILDINGS.
HIGHER THAN NORMAL WATER RUN-UP IS EXPECTED ON BEACHES AND LOW-
LYING SHORELINE.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…THERE IS AN ENHANCED THREAT OF SNEAKER
WAVES TODAY. SOME WAVES MAY RUN UP THE BEACH MUCH FARTHER THAN
THE AVERAGE BREAKING WAVES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES AND
PRODUCE RIP CURRENTS, SNEAKER WAVES, AND BEACH EROSION. STAY WELL
BACK FROM THE WATER’S EDGE AND BE ALERT FOR EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH
WAVES.

KEEP AWAY FROM LARGE LOGS ON THE BEACH. WATER RUNNING UP ON THE
BEACH CAN EASILY LIFT OR ROLL LOGS WHICH CAN INJURE OR KILL
SOMEONE CAUGHT IN THEIR PATH.

HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR
555 AM PST FRI NOV 13 2020

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NORTH OREGON COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ASTORIA, CANNON BEACH, TILLAMOOK,
NETARTS, AND PACIFIC CITY
555 AM PST FRI NOV 13 2020

…HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING…

THE COLD FRONT HAS PASSED, ALONG WITH THE STRONGEST WINDS. EXPECT
BREEZY CONDITIONS MUCH OF TODAY, BUT WIND GUSTS SHOULD GENERALLY REMAIN
BELOW 45 MPH.

AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY

Coast Range of Northwest Oregon-

Central Coast Range of Western Oregon-

Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills-

Cascade Foothills in Lane County-Western Columbia River Gorge-

South Washington Cascade Foothills-

Including the cities of Vernonia, Jewell, Sunset Summit,

Lees Camp, Trask, Grande Ronde, Burnt Woods, Tidewater,

Swisshome, Veneta, Sandy, Estacada, Silver Falls State Park,

Sweet Home, Vida, Jasper, Lowell, Cottage Grove, Corbett,

Rooster Rock, Multnomah Falls, Cascade Locks, Toutle, Ariel,

Lake Merwin, Yale Lake, Cougar, North Bonneville, and Stevenson

745 AM PDT Fri Oct 2 2020

…AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT

MONDAY BELOW 2000 FEET…

* WHAT…Poor air quality below 2000 feet.

* WHERE…In Washington, South Washington Cascade Foothills and

Western Columbia River Gorge. In Oregon, Coast Range of

Northwest Oregon, Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills, Central

Coast Range of Western Oregon, Cascade Foothills in Lane

County and Western Columbia River Gorge.

* WHEN…Until 6 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS…Poor air quality may cause issues for people with

respiratory problems.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A strong inversion over the region will

act like a lid over the interior, limiting mixing of the air

mass. In addition, there will be patchy smoke in spots,

primarily closer to the Riverside and Beachie Creek fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

People with respiratory illness should follow their physician’s

advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during

periods of stagnant air.

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 air quality agency for

any current restrictions in your area.

More information about air quality can be found at:

www.swcleanair.org,

www.oregon.gov/DEQ,

www.lrapa.org,

airnow.gov

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit

https://weather.gov/portland

 

FOG AND SMOKE UPDATE

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR
1100 AM PDT SAT SEP 12 2020

NORTH OREGON COAST-LOWER COLUMBIA-GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA-
CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY-I-5 CORRIDOR IN COWLITZ COUNTY-
GREATER VANCOUVER AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ASTORIA, CANNON BEACH, TILLAMOOK,
NETARTS, PACIFIC CITY, ST. HELENS, CLATSKANIE, HILLSBORO,
PORTLAND, WILSONVILLE, OREGON CITY, GRESHAM, TROUTDALE, SALEM,
MCMINNVILLE, WOODBURN, STAYTON, DALLAS, LONGVIEW, KELSO,
CASTLE ROCK, VANCOUVER, BATTLE GROUND, RIDGEFIELD, WASHOUGAL,
YACOLT, AND AMBOY
1100 AM PDT SAT SEP 12 2020

…DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING…

VERY LOW VISIBILITIES HAVE DIMINISHED. HOWEVER EXPECT
VISIBILITIES ONE-HALF TO 1 MILE TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE DAY WITH
THE SMOKE IN THE AREA. DENSE FOG MAY RETURN TONIGHT.

CENTRAL OREGON COAST-CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OREGON-
SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY-NORTHERN OREGON CASCADE FOOTHILLS-
NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES-CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY-
CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF LINCOLN CITY, NEWPORT, CAPE FOULWEATHER,
YACHATS, FLORENCE, GRANDE RONDE, BURNT WOODS, TIDEWATER,
SWISSHOME, VENETA, EUGENE, SPRINGFIELD, CORVALLIS, ALBANY,
LEBANON, SANDY, ESTACADA, SILVER FALLS STATE PARK, SWEET HOME,
GOVERNMENT CAMP, DETROIT, SANTIAM PASS, VIDA, JASPER, LOWELL,
COTTAGE GROVE, MCKENZIE PASS, MCKENZIE BRIDGE, OAKRIDGE,
AND WILLAMETTE PASS
1100 AM PDT SAT SEP 12 2020

…DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT SUNDAY…

* WHAT…VISIBILITY ONE TO TWO MILES IN DENSE SMOKE.

* WHERE…SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY, CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY,
CENTRAL OREGON COAST, NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES, NORTHERN
OREGON CASCADE FOOTHILLS, CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY AND
CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OREGON.

* WHEN…UNTIL 8 AM PDT SUNDAY.

* IMPACTS…HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO LOW VISIBILITY.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…VERY UNHEALTHY TO HAZARDOUS AIR QUALITY
CONDITIONS DUE TO THE DENSE SMOKE WILL CONTINUE INTO MONDAY. FOR
MORE INFORMATION ON LATEST AIR QUALITY CONDITIONS, GO ONLINE TO
THE THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT QUALITY OR THE LANE
REGIONAL AIR POLLUTION AGENCY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES SHOULD REMAIN INDOORS TO AVOID
INHALING SMOKE. IF DRIVING, SLOW DOWN, USE YOUR HEADLIGHTS, AND
LEAVE PLENTY OF DISTANCE AHEAD OF YOU.

FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE VISIT
HTTPS://WEATHER.GOV/PORTLAND