Air Quality Alert — Wasco County, Oregon
Pollutant or particulate levels are expected to reach unhealthy levels, especially for sensitive groups.
Current Status
😷 Active: Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued August 2 at 1:23AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 2 PM PDT Monday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Effective August 2, 2026 at 4:23 AM ET · Expires August 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Air Quality Alert
Severity
unknown
Issued By
NWS Pendleton OR
Expires
August 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Air Quality Alert mean for Wasco County, Oregon?
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 3:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Air Quality Alert alerts for Wasco County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Air Quality Alert is also in effect for Grant County, Union County, Umatilla County, Jefferson County, Wheeler County, Wallowa County, Crook County.