The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has continued an
Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Clearwater
and Idaho Counties off the Nez Perce Reservation of degraded air
quality. Due to wildfire smoke health impacts may occur. BURNING
RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT. Air quality is currently in the Moderate
category and is forecast remain in the moderate to unhealthy due to
regional wildfire activity. The pollutant of concern is Fine
Particulate Matter (PM2.5).

Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: Those individuals who are
sensitive to increased particulate or smoke levels are encouraged to
avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity. All others should
limit prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity.

Woodstove Burning Restrictions: Voluntary burn ban for residential
wood burning activities.

Outdoor Burning Restrictions: All outdoor open burning is prohibited
by Department of Environmental Quality in accordance with the rules
for the control of air pollution in Idaho.

For more information contact DEQ's Regional Office in Lewiston at
(208) 799-4370.
For real-time air monitoring information, visit DEQ's website at
airquality.deq.idaho.gov.
For more information concerning local ordinances contact your local
city or county.


* Sensitive groups include those with heart and lung disease, older
adults, and children.

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of central Idaho and north central Idaho, including the
following areas, in central Idaho, Orofino/Grangeville Region. In
north central Idaho, Northern Clearwater Mountains.

* Until 8 PM PDT this evening.

* Slow moving thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain may
result in flash flooding, including debris flows.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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