AEUS75 KSLC 151719 AQASLC Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT 1119 AM MDT Mon Jul 15 2024 WYZ021-161900- Southwest Wyoming- Including the cities of Evanston and Lyman 1119 AM MDT Mon Jul 15 2024 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT TUESDAY... The following is transmitted in collaboration with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division and the Wyoming Department of Health until 1 PM MDT Tuesday. * WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke. * WHERE...Uinta County in southwest Wyoming. * WHEN...From 1 PM MDT Monday until 1 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from wildfires in the west has been observed across southwest Wyoming. HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends 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 provides 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/ $$