The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the Wyoming Department of Health. * WHAT. Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke. * WHERE. Northwestern Wyoming and the upper Wind River Basin. * WHEN. 1 PM Friday Aug 23 through 1 PM Monday Aug 26. * IMPACTS. Smoke from the Fish Creek Fire near Togwotee Pass continues to impact the region. Smoke could limit visibility at times, especially in the US Hwy 26 and 287 corridor over Togwotee Pass. HEALTH INFORMATION. The Wyoming Department of Health recommends that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality conditions. CURRENT CONDITIONS. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data for Wyoming's monitoring stations and health effects information to help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at http://www.wyvisnet.com/.
