August 27, 2023 3:50 p.m. 

An Air Quality Alert is in effect through 5:00 pm. Tuesday for much of southern Oregon.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory.

Wildfires burning in the region, combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels.

The Advisory area includes Douglas, Josephine, Jackson, Coos, Curry, Klamath and Lake counties.

This alert may be further extended beyond Tuesday, but wind patterns are expected to change Monday night and the area of the alert may change.

Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and those who are pregnant.

Check current air quality conditions at: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/pages/aqi.aspx

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