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Smoke Outlook - Eastern Oregon 07-22-2024
Lone Rock Fire
Publication Type: News - 07/22/2024 - 07:30
Smoke Outlook Eastern Oregon 7/22 and 7/23
Special Statement
A Heat Advisory will continue to be in effect as temperatures are expected to be at or above 100 degrees. An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for Harney and Malheur Counties until this afternoon.
Fire
There are multiple fires effecting the forecast area. The Falls Fire is currently 132,951 acres and is 16% contained. The Lone Rock Fire is 116,563 acres and is 40% contained. The Durkee Fire is 143,220 acres and the Battle Mountain Complex is 6,408 acres. Hot, dry conditions will continue to result in active fire and continued smoke production.
Smoke
Smoke from multiple fires will continue to impact the area. Yesterday, thunderstorms occurred and produced gusty winds that had a significant impact on air quality. Similar conditions are possible today. In the evening, a wind shift is expected, with winds turning to the west-northwest. This will bring more smoke towards areas east and southeast of the fires, with Burns expected to have VERY UNHEALTHY air quality, and John Day and Baker City expected to have UNHEALTHY conditions. Air quality in La Grande and Ontario is expected to be UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. Similar conditions are expected on Tuesday, as fires remain active and hot and dry conditions continue.