News Items tag as: Vernon dust advisory 2017

More dust advisories in Vernon in past two months than last five years combined
March 23, 2017 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - If it seems like there’s been more dust advisories than normal in Vernon this year, well, there have been.
UPDATE: Fourth Vernon dust advisory comes to end
March 21, 2017 - 1:20 PM

UPDATE: 1:16 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Yet another warning about dust in Vernon
March 20, 2017 - 11:45 AM

VERNON – For the fourth time this year, a dust advisory has been issued for Vernon.
UPDATE: Vernon air quality advisory ended
March 01, 2017 - 1:36 PM

UPDATE: 1:34 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Another dust advisory issued in Vernon
February 28, 2017 - 12:05 PM

VERNON - Just a couple days after lifting a dust advisory for the Vernon area, environment officials say levels are back up to concerning levels.
UPDATE: North Okanagan dust advisory lifted
February 25, 2017 - 9:22 AM

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Weather traps pollution in North Okanagan; dust advisory issued
February 23, 2017 - 1:45 PM

VERNON - The current weather system is trapping pollution in the North Okanagan and has prompted a special air quality statement.
UPDATE: North Okanagan dust advisory has ended
February 02, 2017 - 4:30 PM

UPDATE:
Heads up, there's a dust advisory in Vernon right now
January 31, 2017 - 1:02 PM

VERNON - A dust advisory was issued in Vernon today, and health officials say people with medical conditions should take some precautions.
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More dust advisories in Vernon in past two months than last five years combined