AEUS76 KMFR 271533
AQAMFR

Air Quality Alert Message
Relayed by National Weather Service Medford OR
733 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026

ORC035-037-281545-
Klamath-Lake-
Including the cities of Altamont, Olene, Klamath Falls, Midland,
Adel, Lakeview, New Pine Creek, Valley Falls, and Fort Rock
733 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Pollution Advisory...in effect until noon PST today. This advisory
is in effect for southern Klamath County and Lake County due to
stagnant air conditions trapping smoke and other air pollutants near
the ground where people breathe.

People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart
or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.

People can take the following precautions to protect their health:

- Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air
quality.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality.
- People with heart or lung problems and young children are
  especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke
  levels are high.
- Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in
  indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems.
- Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke
  if possible.

Check current air quality conditions and advisories at
https://aqi.oregon.gov

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