The Southwest Clean Air Agency has issued an air pollution advisory in advance of predicted hot weather and the return of wildfire smoke and stagnant conditions.
The agency is issuing the advisory for wildfire smoke throughout the region and elevated ground-level ozone in Vancouver. Air quality is predicted to be moderate to unhealthy with partial clearing times.
The advisory, which begins Saturday and lasts through at least Tuesday, includes Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis, Skamania and Wahkiakum counties.
The advisory means local residents should reduce pollution from cars, mowers, pain and aerosol sprays. Smog-sensitive people and those sensitive to wildfire smoke should limit outdoor activities. Children, the elderly and people with respiratory illness are the most at risk of serious health effects and should limit outdoor activities.
Current air quality information is available on the agency website, www.swcleanair.org/burning/airquality.asp.
