Hot temperatures, low humidity, and strong east winds will create conditions for extreme fire danger across western Oregon and southwest Washington on Friday and Saturday. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Portland has issued a Red Flag Warning that will be in effect for much of western Oregon and Washington between 11 a.m. on Friday through Saturday evening.
If a significant wildfire breaks out in the region, Portland has the potential to experience unhealthy levels of air quality. Some things to start to prepare for to make your living space more comfortable and safer if smoke arrives:.
Please visit the Lloyd EcoDistrict air quality page for more details and additional resources to prepare: https://www.ecolloyd.org/air-quality-resources/
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