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Air Quality Alert issued October 7 at 7:56AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MTAQAMTThe Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an airquality alert for Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Granite, Jefferson, Lewisand Clark, Madison, Powell, Ravalli, and Silver Bow counties ineffect until 8AM 10/8/2024 elevated particulate levels from wildfiresmoke This alert will be updated again at 800am 10/8/2024.An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trendingupwards and that an exceedence of the 24 hour National Ambient AirQuality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the nearfuture.As of 8AM, Particulate levels in Butte are Unhealthy for SensitiveGroupsAs of 8AM, Particulate levels in Hamilton, Helena are ModerateWhen air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and localhealth officials recommend that people with respiratory or heartdisease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion.When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officialsrecommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducingprolonged or heavy exertion.For more information visit the Montana Department of EnvironmentalQuality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us

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