# HEADLINE
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AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties
# DETAILS
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WHAT
- Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke.
- Air Quality Index is forecast to be Very Unhealthy.
WHERE
Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties.
WHEN
UNTIL 3 PM MDT FRIDAY.
IMPACTS
Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected.
ISSUED AT
Monday, July 27, 2026 at 12:38 PM MDT
ISSUED BY
Relayed by National Weather Service Boise ID
HEADER
Air Quality Alert Message | Idaho Department of Environmental Quality | Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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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
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, Washington