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Batten Down the Hatches

High Wind Warning in effect until Tuesday, 9/8/20, 1:00 PM PDT.
Source: U.S. National Weather Service

…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT TUESDAY…

* WHAT…East winds 15 to 30 mph with widespread gusts of 40 to 55 mph are expected. Locally stronger winds with gusts of 60 to 65 mph are possible across the West Hills and areas east of the Portland and Vancouver Airports. * WHERE…Greater Portland and Vancouver metro area.

* WHEN…Until 1 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Tree limbs and even whole trees will be susceptible to being blown down. Be prepared for power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along Interstate 205.

* FIRE CONCERNS…Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Use extreme caution with potential ignition sources.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

Air Quality Alert in effect until Tuesday, 9/8/20,  7:15 PM PDT.
Source: U.S. National Weather Service
 
…AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY… The Southwest Clean Air Agency, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency have issued an Air Quality Advisory, which is in effect until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued for the Willamette Valley, the Portland Metro Area, the Columbia River Gorge, and along the I-5 corridor of Cowlitz County. Wildfires burning in Oregon and Washington combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through Tuesday afternoon.
 
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Avoid strenuous outdoor activity. Stay indoors if possible, and keep windows and doors closed. Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters if possible. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition.
 
Cloth, dust, and surgical don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke. N95 masks that are tested to ensure proper fit and that are worn correctly may provide protection. Smoke levels could change rapidly.

Check current conditions and more information about air quality at:
Southwest Clear Air Agency: www.swcleanair.org
Oregon Dept of Environmental Quality: www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Lane Regional Air Protection Agency: www.lrapa.org

*** UPDATE, 9/8/20 ***
For more info, check out the recent article from KATU Weather

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