Air Quality Alert
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
154 AEUS75 KRIW 091744 AQARIW Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Riverton WY 1144 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2024 WYZ007-013-016>018-101900- Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Jackson Hole-Upper Wind River Basin- Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills- Including the cities of Jackson, Dubois, Riverton, Shoshoni, and Lander 1144 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2024 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT THURSDAY... The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the Wyoming Department of Health. * WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke. * WHERE...Much of central and portions of western Wyoming. * WHEN...Until 1 PM Thursday, October 10. * IMPACTS...Smoke from the Pack Trail Fire near Dubois continues to be observed across much of western, and central Wyoming. The smoke is limiting visibilities at times. HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality conditions. CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data for Wyoming`s monitoring stations and health effects information to help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at http://www.wyvisnet.com/. $$ WYZ009>011-015-020-022-101900- Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Northeast Johnson County- Southeast Johnson County-Wind River Mountains East- Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain- Including the cities of Buffalo, Kaycee, and Casper 1144 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2024 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the Wyoming Department of Health. * WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke. * WHERE...Much of central, northern, and western Wyoming. * WHEN...Until 1 PM Wednesday, October 9. * IMPACTS...Smoke from the Pack Trail Fire near Dubois and the Elk Fire near Sheridan continues to be observed across much of western, northern, and central Wyoming. The smoke is limiting visibilities at times. HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality conditions. CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data for Wyoming`s monitoring stations and health effects information to help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at http://www.wyvisnet.com/. $$