Air Stagnation advisory issued for Bremerton area


January 21, 2013 · 9:30 AM

An air stagnation advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday.

* Synopsis...high pressure remains over the area. strong and  persistent temperature inversions will trap pollutants in the  valleys. air quality will be compromised through tuesday  morning.

* Locations Include: Roseburg...Green...Myrtle Creek...  Canyonville...Steamboat...Grants Pass...Cave Junction...  Medford...Ashland.

* impacts...pollutants may reach unhealthy levels through  tuesday morning.

* For a detailed view of the hazard area...visit  http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/wrh/whv/?wfo=mfr

An air stagnation advisory indicates that due to limited movementof an air mass across the advisory area...pollution willincrease.

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