The National Weather Service issued an air stagnation alert for Harney, Baker, and Malheur counties on Tuesday at 9:39 a.m., which will be in force until Saturday at 4 p.m.
“A prolonged period of stagnant air, with light winds and little vertical mixing,” the meteorological agency notes. This is because pollutants will continue to be trapped in valleys by an inversion close to the surface.
The weather service states that “people with respiratory problems may experience problems due to poor air quality.” “State air quality organizations strongly advise against outdoor burning and to minimize the number of wood-burning equipment in homes. Long stretches of stagnant air can trap pollutants near the ground where people live and breathe, according to state air quality regulators. For information on any current limitations in your area, contact your local burn agency.
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