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CONTACT: Courtney Vanbragt or Ramona Quinn at
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Klamath
County Public Health Wildfire Season Daily Update: Forecast for Air Quality
KLAMATH
FALLS, Ore. -- The Air Quality outlook for Friday, September 15, 2017 to 8:00
am Saturday September 16, 2017.
September 15, 2017 is expected to be in the good to moderate range. The Weather Service is forecasting north
to northwest and northeast winds today on into tomorrow morning.
The Miller Complex south of the basin, and the High Cascades Complex, north
of the basin have been affecting our air quality. It is anticipated that the air quality
conditions will go from good during the daytime hours and back into the
moderate range tonight for Klamath County, Rocky Point, Chiloquin and Fort
Klamath areas.
Good air quality
considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Moderate to high moderate air quality will affect
people who may be unusually sensitive to particle pollution. These individuals
should consider reducing prolonged or heavy physical
exertion both indoors and outdoors.
Symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath are common signs that
one needs to take it easier. For everyone else, it’s fine to continue regular
daily activities.
Weather conditions and smoke levels can vary dramatically during
wildfires, not only from one day to the next but also on an hourly basis. Smoke
may impact one portion of a community but not necessarily another in close
vicinity.
If citizens have additional questions or
concerns, they can contact Klamath County Public Health for the
latest threats to health conditions from smoke.
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