(Fremont County, WY) – The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued an Air Quality Alert for much of Wyoming, including Fremont County, effective today, August 3, through 11 AM on August 4, due to wildfire smoke.
“Smoke from western United States wildfires continues to be observed across much of western and central Wyoming,” the NWSR states in the alert. “The smoke is limiting visibilities at times.”
The NWSR also shared the following from the Wyoming Department of Health:
“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.”
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 here.
It should also be noted that a Red Flag Warning for Fremont County remains in place through 9 PM this evening.
Up-to-date information from the NWSR can be viewed here.