# HEADLINE
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AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY
# SUMMARY
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Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon 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
# DETAILS
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ISSUED AT
Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 10:19 AM PDT
ISSUED BY
Relayed by National Weather Service Pendleton OR
HEADER
Air Quality Alert Message
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Crook, Jefferson, Wasco, Wheeler
Including the cities of Prineville, Post, Paulina, Madras, Warm Springs, Culver, The Dalles, Maupin, Shaniko, Tygh Valley, Fossil, Spray, and Mitchell