Lewis County, ID
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Friday 07/24 3:16 PM PDT – Monday 07/27 11:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Lewiston
AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, and Nez Perce Counties outside of reservation boundaries
What
Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
Where
Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, and Nez Perce Counties outside of reservation boundaries...
When
Until noon July 27th.
Impacts
Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
What to Do
Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors.
THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's Lewiston Regional Office at (208) 799-4370
Areas Impacted
- Latah, ID
- Lewis, ID
- Nez Perce, ID
Tips to Stay Safe
When an Air Quality Alert is active for your location:
- Check the air quality levels in your area at airnow.gov.
- Limit your time outdoors, especially if you are at higher risk. This includes seniors, children, or those with asthma or other health conditions.
In effect from Friday 07/24 4:06 PM PDT – Monday 07/27 11:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Lewiston Nez Perce Tribe
AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, and Nez Perce Counties
What
Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
Where
Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, and Nez Perce Counties...
When
Until noon July 27th.
Impacts
Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
What to Do
Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors.
THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's Lewiston Regional Office at (208) 799-4370
Areas Impacted
- Latah, ID
- Lewis, ID
- Nez Perce, ID
Tips to Stay Safe
When an Air Quality Alert is active for your location:
- Check the air quality levels in your area at airnow.gov.
- Limit your time outdoors, especially if you are at higher risk. This includes seniors, children, or those with asthma or other health conditions.
In effect from Sunday 07/26 12:54 PM PDT – Monday 07/27 2:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Lewiston Nez Perce Tribe
AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, and Nez Perce Counties
What
Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
Where
Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, and Nez Perce Counties...
When
Until noon July 27th.
Impacts
Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
What to Do
Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors.
THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's Lewiston Regional Office at (208) 799-4370
Areas Impacted
- Latah, ID
- Lewis, ID
- Nez Perce, ID
Tips to Stay Safe
When an Air Quality Alert is active for your location:
- Check the air quality levels in your area at airnow.gov.
- Limit your time outdoors, especially if you are at higher risk. This includes seniors, children, or those with asthma or other health conditions.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
SUN-TUE: Elevated Fire Weather
Created by the NWS Spokane WFO
Elevated fire weather conditions are expected for Sunday through Tuesday due to dry and breezy south to southwest winds. The area of greatest concern is across the Waterville Plateau and the Okanogan Valley. Any new fires that start will spread quickly.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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