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Air Quality Alert Message

Relayed by National Weather Service Billings MT

1028 AM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026



WYZ198-199-061730-

Northeast Bighorn Mountains-Sheridan Foothills-

Including the cities of Burgess Jct and Sheridan

1028 AM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026



...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT THURSDAY...



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...Sheridan County, Wyoming.



WHEN...Now through 11am Thursday. 



IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from regional wildfires will continue to 

reduce air quality. 



HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends 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/



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