Idaho Smoke Map

Idaho Smoke Map Legend

**(Preliminary Data Warning: Data found on the map shown below is preliminary and is subject to change. Data is in local standard time format - no adjustment for daylight savings time.)

Monday, August 21, 2023

Air Quality Advisory - Coeur d'Alene Reservation

 

Air Quality Advisory

Coeur d’Alene Reservation  

 

Time / Date:

9:30 AM Aug 21, 2023

Location:

Kootenai and Benewah County on Coeur d’Alene Reservation

Action:

 

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OR THIS OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

 

Cause of Air Pollution:

Wild fires in BC, WA, ID and Oregon with wind direction can increase air pollution levels in our area, these conditions could remain the same through today but increase smoke could move in this week with increase  winds and changes to direction.

 

AQI and AQI Category:

Current Conditions: AQI  = 60 Moderate A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather service due to low humidity and high winds, sensitive* people should be cautious and stay indoors. Avoid any outdoor activities until conditions improve. Go to the links on the bottom of this page for more detailed information.

 

Air quality is expected to stay the same today with a new low pressure front moving into our area . Wind direction could increase smoke levels but be aware of changing conditions to protect your health and limit exertion outdoors when smoke is visible.                     

 

Pollutant (s):

Fine particulate from wildfire smoke

Restrictions in Effect Until:

No open burning until conditions improve call in for updates

 

Next Update:

Wed Aug 23rd by 10am

Contact:

Les Higgins(208) 686-8101 or (208) 659 2275

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