WA WFO PENDLETON Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO PENDLETON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, November 25, 2022

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AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Pendleton OR

353 AM PST Thu Nov 24 2022

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST

FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Poor air quality.

* WHERE...Yakima Valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with

respiratory problems.

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.

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in freezing

fog.

* WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington.

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility

and potential frost on bridges.

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.

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