KLAMATH COUNTY
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION WILDFIRE SEASON DAILY UPDATE/FORECAST FOR AIR
QUALITY
The Air Quality outlook for Wednesday August 2, 2017, from
8:00 am until 6:00 pm is expected to remain in the Moderate range. However, tonight
from 6:00 pm to 1:00 am the Weather Service is forecasting NW winds, which may
bring additional smoke into our area from local fires that may cause the air
quality to deteriorate into the “Unhealthy”
range for Chiloquin and Fort Klamath and in the “High Moderate” range for the
Klamath Falls and the lower basin.
Unhealthy Air Quality means everyone can be affected. Sensitive groups should avoid prolonged or
heavy exertion. Consider moving
activities indoors or rescheduling.
Everyone else should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. Take more
breaks during all outdoor activities.
Moderate to high levels of smoke are forecasted to come into Klamath
County from several Northern California fires and fires in the Cascades. Chiloquin and Fort Klamath are expected to
reach moderate to unhealthy levels today and in the evenings throughout the
week and possibly into the weekend.
Weather conditions and smoke levels can vary dramatically
during wildfires, not only from one day to the next but on an hourly basis.
Smoke may also impact one portion of a community but not another.
To learn
how to use visibility to measure risk of health effects:
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