AEUS75 KRIW 161649 AQARIW Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Riverton WY 1049 AM MDT Wed Oct 16 2024 WYZ013-016-171900- Jackson Hole-Upper Wind River Basin- Including the cities of Jackson and Dubois 1049 AM MDT Wed Oct 16 2024 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT THURSDAY... The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the Wyoming Department of Health. * WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke. * WHERE...The Upper Wind River Valley, and Jackson Hole. * WHEN...Through 1 PM Thursday, October 17. * IMPACTS...Smoke from the Pack Trail Fire will continue to spread across central Wyoming today, and will drift back into the Jackson Hole this evening and overnight. HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality conditions. CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data for Wyoming's monitoring stations and health effects information to help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at http://www.wyvisnet.com/. $$