The National Weather Service issued an updated air stagnation advisory at 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday that will remain in effect until 10 a.m. on Thursday for the Klamath Basin, Central Douglas County, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, Eastern Douglas County Foothills, Jackson County, Northern and Eastern Klamath County, Western Lake County, Central and Eastern Lake County, and South Central Oregon Coast.
“The air quality will remain poor. According to the weather service, this is because of an inversion and stagnant air near the surface, which will keep trapping pollution. “Throughout the advisory period, particularly throughout the nighttime and morning hours, strong valley inversions, calm winds, and extremely shallow mixing layers of less than 1000 feet are anticipated. On Thursday, there might be a small window of better mixing and particulate dispersion due to a weak front.
The weather service remarks, “People with respiratory problems may experience problems due to poor air quality.” “When it comes to dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, people with respiratory illnesses should heed their doctors’ recommendations. 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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