AEUS76 KPQR 141753 AQAPQR Air Quality Alert Message Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Lane Regional Air Protection Agency Relayed by National Weather Service Portland OR 1053 AM PDT Mon Oct 14 2024 ORZ125-128-151900- Lane County Cascade Foothills-Cascades of Lane County- Including the cities of McKenzie Bridge, Vida, Oakridge, Willamette Pass, and Waldo Lake 1053 AM PDT Mon Oct 14 2024 ...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TUESDAY... The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency has continued an Air Quality Advisory, which is in effect until noon PDT Tuesday. An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke remains in effect. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through Tuesday morning. Conditions are expected to improve thereafter. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. More information about air quality can be found at: www.oregon.gov/DEQ www.lrapa.org $$