The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in Coeur d'Alene
has issued an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents
of Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah Counties outside
of reservation boundaries of degraded air quality. Impacts may be
increased in the Purcell Trench, Silver Valley, and Priest River
Valley.

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in Lewiston has
extended an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of
Latah, Nez Perce, Lewis, Clearwater and Idaho Counties off the Nez
Perce Reservation of degraded air quality. Due to wildfire smoke
health impacts may occur. BURNING RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT. Air
Quality is forecast to remain in moderate to unhealthy due to
regional wildfire activity. The pollutant of concern is Fine
Particulate Matter (PM2.5). The next update will come Wednesday
August 4, 2021.

Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is unhealthy
for sensitive groups, sensitive persons* may experience health
effects and should limit prolonged or heavy exertion and limit time
spent outdoors. The general public is unlikely to be affected.

Outdoor Burning Restrictions: All outdoor open burning is prohibited
by Department of Environmental Quality in accordance with the rules
for the control of air pollution in Idaho.

For more information contact DEQ's Regional Office in Lewiston at
(208) 799-4370 or Coeur d'Alene at (208) 769-1422

For real-time air monitoring information, visit DEQ's website at
airquality.deq.idaho.gov. For more information concerning
local ordinances contact your local city or county.

* Sensitive groups include those with heart and lung disease, older
adults, and children.

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 11 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures in
the upper 90s to 105 degrees possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Central, East central, North central,
Northeast and Southeast Washington and North and North central
Idaho.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat combined with unusually warm overnight
temperatures will significantly increase the potential for heat
related illnesses. Conditions will be difficult for residents
without air conditioners. Those working or participating in
outdoor activities will also be vulnerable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wildfire smoke in the region could reduce
afternoon temperatures reducing the risk of extreme heat. The
amount of wildfire activity and subsequent smoke in the region
will play a role in how hot the temperatures are Tuesday and
Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-
conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives
and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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