Weather
Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Yakima Valley (WAZ027) Washington Issued by the National Weather Service
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Instructions: An air stagnation advisory indicates that due to limited movement
of an air mass across the advisory area...pollution has the
potential to increase to dangerous levels. Persons with
respiratory illnesses should follow their physicians advice for
dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of
stagnant air. State air quality agencies highly recommend that no
outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices
be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality
agencies...prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants
close to the ground...where people live and breathe. Check with
your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area. Message summary: .high pressure over the area and light winds will lead to stagnant air conditions in the yakima valley through tuesday. ...air stagnation advisory now in effect until 11 am pst tuesday... * air quality...a ridge of high pressure will continue over the region and produce a low level inversion over the yakima valley, which will trap pollutants. * timing...now through tuesday and perhaps longer. * impacts...deteriorating conditions with air quality unhealthy for those with respiratory issues. ...view the complete message |
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Source: NWS Watches, Warnings or Advisories for zone WAZ027
Recent Earthquake Activity
Earthquakes in the past 7 days of magnitude 2.0 or greater within 200 mi
Update time = Mon, 12-Nov-2018 9:53pm PST
| Epicenter Near | Magnitude | Distance to Epicenter | Time | Link |
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| 1 mi ENE of Granite Falls, Washington | 2.2 | 122 mi | Fri, 09-Nov-2018 3:32pm PST | map |
| 5 mi SE of Molalla, Oregon | 2.1 | 141 mi | Thu, 08-Nov-2018 4:00pm PST | map |
| 4 mi W of Prineville, Oregon | 2.0 | 160 mi | Wed, 07-Nov-2018 4:13pm PST | map |
3 earthquakes found. Click on location or map links for more details from the USGS
Map and data courtesy of United States Geological Survey.
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Mon, 12 Nov 2018 20:53:00 -0800
Fair and 26 F at Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field, WA
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Mon, 12 Nov 2018 20:53:00 -0800
Fog/Mist and 29 F at Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field, WA
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Mon, 12 Nov 2018 20:55:00 -0800
Overcast and 33 F at Sunnyside Municipal Airport, WA
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Mon, 12 Nov 2018 20:53:00 -0800
Overcast and 32 F at Tri-Cities Airport, WA
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