...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT...
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air
quality alert for Blaine, Broadwater, Cascade, Chouteau, Daniels,
Dawson, Deer Lodge, Fergus, Garfield, Glacier, Granite, Hill,
Jefferson, Judith Basin, Lewis and Clark, Liberty, McCone, Meagher,
Missoula, Petroleum, Phillips, Pondera, Powell, Prairie, Ravalli,
Richland, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Silver Bow, Teton, Toole, Valley, and
Wibaux counties in effect until 7AM 7/23/2024 due to elevated
particulate levels from wildfire smoke. This alert will be updated
again at 8AM 7/23/2024.
An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending
upwards and that an exceedence of the 24 hour National Ambient Air
Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near
future.
As of 7AM, Particulate levels in Helena are Unhealthy.
As of 7AM, Particulate levels in Frenchtown, Lewistown, and Missoula
are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
As of 7AM, Particulate levels in Butte, Columbia Falls, Cut Bank,
Hamilton, Malta, and Seeley Lake are Moderate.
When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials
recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly,
and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should
limit prolonged exertion.
When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local
health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart
disease, the elderly, and children should limit prolonged exertion.
When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials
recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing
prolonged or heavy exertion.
For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental
Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Major risk of heat effects.
* WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys, West Glacier Region,
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys, and Potomac/Seeley Lake Region.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Tuesday Night.
* IMPACTS...This level of heat affects anyone without effective
cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts likely in some health
systems, heat-sensitive industries and infrastructure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
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