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Smoke Outlook 7/21 - 7/22 Eastern Oregon

Special Statement

A Heat Advisory will be in effect today through Wednesday as expected temperatures are expected to be at or above 100 degrees. An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for Harney, Malheur, Grant, and Morrow Counties until Monday afternoon.

Fire

There are multiple fires effecting the forecast area. The Falls Fire is currently 120,919 acres and is 15% contained. The Lone Rock Fire is 116,563 acres and is 40% contained. The Durkee Fire is 101,665 acres and the Battle Mountain Complex is 6,408 acres. Hot, dry conditions will continue to result in active fire and continued smoke production across the area as multiple fires continue to burn.

Smoke

Smoke from multiple fires will continue to impact the area. Hot, dry conditions continue, and thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon. If they do occur, gusty winds will impact which areas experience smoke. Areas south of the fires continue to be the most impacted, with Burns expected to have UNHEALTHY air quality, and John Day expected to have UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS conditions. Winds are expected to shift later in the day, and areas east of the fire are expected to see more impacts. Baker City and Ontario are expected to have UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS conditions overall. Similar conditions are expected on Monday, as fires remain active and hot and dry conditions continue. It’s recommended that people try to find places with air conditioning, stay hydrated and take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside.