Air Quality Alert — Owyhee County, Idaho
Pollutant or particulate levels are expected to reach unhealthy levels, especially for sensitive groups.
Current Status
😷 Active: Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued July 31 at 12:02PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* 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...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 2 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
Effective July 31, 2026 at 2:02 PM ET · Expires August 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Air Quality Alert
Severity
unknown
Issued By
NWS Boise ID
Expires
August 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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 Boise Regional Office at (208) 373-0550
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Air Quality Alert mean for Owyhee County, Idaho?
Pollutant or particulate levels are expected to reach unhealthy levels, especially for sensitive groups.
Is this Air Quality Alert currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Air Quality Alert alerts for Owyhee County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Air Quality Alert is also in effect for Canyon County, Boise County, Gem County, Ada County, Adams County, Elmore County, Payette County, Washington County, Valley County.