...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...An extended period of stagnant air, with light winds and little vertical mixing. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central Idaho and northeast and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...Until 1 PM MST Friday, and this time may be extended. * IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of pollutants near the surface. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons in portions of the Upper Treasure Valley (generally in and around Mountain Home) to the point where stagnation will be limited. However, the majority of the zone will experience stagnant air and was therefore included in this advisory. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Air Stagnation Advisory concerns itself with meteorological conditions only. For more information on air pollution in Idaho, visit website www.deq.idaho.gov. For Oregon, visit website www.oregon.gov/deq. If possible, reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and the use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible. &&
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