FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 23, 2018
July 23, 2018
Contact: Ramona Quinn, rquinn@co.klamath.or.us Erin Schulten, eschulten@klamathcounty.org
541.882.8846
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Smoke intrusion from regional
wildfires has created hazardous air quality concerns in Klamath County. The air
quality outlook from 8 a.m. today Monday, July 23, to 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 25,
is expected to be in the range of unhealthy to hazardous to all.
The Weather Service is forecasting west,
southwest and northwest winds during the for today and tomorrow , which may
increase the already hazardous conditions we are experiencing now in the Klamath
Basin. Forecast models indicate that the smoke may remain in the area into
Wednesday morning. Sensitive groups, such as people with asthma, should avoid all
physical activity outdoors.
Everyone else should avoid prolonged or heavy
exertion. Consider moving activities indoors or rescheduling to a time when air
quality is better.
Weather conditions and smoke levels can
vary dramatically during wildfires, not only from one day to the next but on an
hourly basis. Smoke may also impact one portion of a community but not another.
To learn how to use visibility to measure risk of health effects,
visit