{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.dff3af90a35ae63a9f9b65740dc185c47b15ce4b.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 1:05PM MDT by NWS Boise ID","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-17","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.dff3af90a35ae63a9f9b65740dc185c47b15ce4b.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Boise ID"},"word_count":199,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Air Quality Alert: Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 1:05PM MDT by NWS Boise ID\n\n**Severity:** Unknown\n**Certainty:** Unknown\n**Urgency:** Unknown\n**Areas:** Baker, OR; Harney, OR\n**Issued by:** NWS Boise ID\n**Sent:** 2026-07-17T13:05:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-17T13:05:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-20T13:00:00-06:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire\nsmoke.\n\n* WHERE...Baker County and northern Harney County.\n\n* WHEN...UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY.\n\n* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some\nmedical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects\ninclude infants, young children, people with heart or lung\ndisease, older adults, and pregnant women.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on\nweather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information\nBlog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free\nOregonAIR app on your smartphone.\n\n## Instructions\n* Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed.\n\n* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.\n\n* Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor\nventilation systems or portable air purifiers.\n\n* Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest\nlevels.\n\n* If you have heart or lung disease, or asthma, follow your\nhealthcare provider's advice.\n\nFor current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit:\nhttps://aqi.oregon.gov\n\nFor additional information, please visit:\nhttps://www.oregon.gov/deq"}