Air Quality Alert issued July 3 at 11:10AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has determined that an Air Pollution Action Day will be declared for the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area and is IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT. An Air Pollution Action Day is declared when weather conditions are such that widespread ozone and or particulate levels are expected to be at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category of the Air Quality Index for multiple days. Ozone is expected to be the primary pollutant of concern, but fireworks emissions may also contribute to higher AQI readings for both PM2.5 and Ozone at times. Active children and adults
Air Quality Alert issued July 3 at 3:14PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana, from midnight tonight to midnight EDT Saturday night. Levels of ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. On Alert days, help reduce ozone by taking the following actions: * Carpool, if possible, bike, walk or take the bus instead of driving alone. * Refuel your vehicle after 8 pm. * Do not idle your vehicle, exhaust contributes to air pollution. * Mow your lawn
Air Quality Alert issued July 3 at 12:42PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have declared an Air Quality Action Day, IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT. An Air Quality Action Day for PM 2.5 has been issued. Fine particulate levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma should limit prolonged outdoor exposure. Here are some recommended actions that the public can take: * Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation. * Avoid using the drive-through and combine errands into one trip. * Avoid refueling
Air Quality Alert issued July 3 at 11:58AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has declared an Air Quality Action Day, from midnight tonight to midnight EDT Friday night. Fine particulate levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma should limit prolonged outdoor exposure. For additional actions and information, please visit the IDEM Smog page at: https://apps.idem.in.gov/smogwatch.
Air Quality Alert issued July 3 at 11:40AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have declared an Air Quality Action Day, in effect for Friday July 4th. An Air Quality Action Day for PM 2.5 has been issued. Fine particulate levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma should limit prolonged outdoor exposure. Here are some recommended actions that the public can take: * Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation. * Avoid using the drive-through and combine errands into one trip. * Avoid refueling your vehicle or using
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 9:43PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
At 943 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a gust front along a line extending from near Annex to near French Corner to near Horseshoe Bend to Boise to 6 miles southwest of Boise Stage Stop to 7 miles north of Grand View. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing visibilities. This gust front will be near... Southeastern Boise, Weiser, Horseshoe Bend, and Gardena around 950 PM MDT. Banks, Ola, Harris Creek Summit, and Mann Creek
Red Flag Warning issued July 3 at 8:57PM MDT until July 4 at 1:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR SCATTERED LIGHTNING THIS EVENING...AND AGAIN EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY EVENING IN SOUTHEAST OREGON... .Scattered thunderstorms will decrease but not end tonight in southeast Oregon and far southwest Idaho. Several more rounds of thunderstorms are likely in southeast Oregon beginning early Friday morning and lasting through late Friday evening. Gusty outflow winds and lightning, combined with low humidity, will continue to cause critical fire weather conditions. * AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zone 426 Southern Highlands. * TIMING...Until 1 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is
Flash Flood Watch issued July 3 at 6:14PM MDT until July 4 at 2:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Wapiti Fire burn scar. * WHERE...A portion of central Idaho, including the following area, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin. * WHEN...From 6 AM Friday morning through 2 PM Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy rainfall over the Wapiti Fire burn scar is expected during the period of the watch. Anyone in or near the Wapiti Fire burn scar should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding and debris flows. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... -
Flash Flood Watch issued July 3 at 4:49PM MDT until July 4 at 2:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Idaho, including the following areas, Boise Mountains and West Central Mountains. This area includes the Wapiti Burn Scar along Idaho state highway 21. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday mid-afternoon. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding or debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 7:40PM PDT by NWS Boise ID
At 740 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles south of Christmas Valley Sand Dunes to Black Cap. Movement was north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing visibilities. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Lynch Gulch and Three Story Rim around 750 PM PDT. Little Juniper Mountain around 800 PM PDT. Wagontire and Horsehead Mountain around 810 PM PDT. Wilson Butte and Wagontire Mountain around 820 PM PDT.