Not an official warning

This Learning Center provides educational reference material only. It does not originate watches, warnings, or advisories. For active alerts, check official National Weather Service products and local emergency management channels.

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Air Quality and Smoke

Hazard explainer

Air Quality and Smoke

Wildfire smoke and pollution can make outdoor air unhealthy.

Educational reference only. This is not an official warning and does not originate alerts.

Protect your lungs

Check AirNow for local air quality. Limit strenuous outdoor activity when air quality is poor.

AQI action levels

Air Quality Index bands describe who should limit outdoor exertion. Sensitive groups should act at lower levels.

Indoor air tips

Close windows, run HVAC on recirculate, and use portable HEPA filters when smoke is persistent.

Mask guidance

Well-fitting N95 or KN95 masks reduce smoke particle exposure when you must be outside briefly.

Related alerts

Jump to the public alerts list with air quality and smoke context applied.