...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
MONDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile
or less at times in dense fog. For the Air Stagnation Advisory,
a period of stagnant air with light winds is expected.
* WHERE...In Washington, Greater Vancouver Area and I-5 Corridor
in Cowlitz County. In Oregon, South Willamette Valley, Central
Willamette Valley, Greater Portland Metro Area and Lower
Columbia.
* WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until noon PST Monday.
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
Air stagnation could result in the development and persistence
of poor air quality.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
People with respiratory illness should follow their physician`s
advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during
periods of stagnant air.
State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor
burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be
limited as much as possible. According to state air quality
agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants
close to the ground where people live and breathe. Check with
your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area.
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