Weather Alerts

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Visibility of less than one quarter of a mile to one half of a mile in freezing fog. * WHERE...Wallowa County. The densest fog will be mainly in the Wallowa Valley and other connecting valleys. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility and potential frost or ice on bridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for frost on bridge decks causing slippery roads. &&

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY BELOW 1500 FEET... * WHAT...A period of stagnant air with light winds is expected. below 1500 feet. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Washington and northwest Oregon. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Air stagnation could result in the development and persistence of poor air quality. *ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas with increased winds, especially through the Portland-Metro area, may see less stagnant air due to mixing. However, winds are expected to lower overnight and air likely will become stagnant once more. 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. &&