Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 4:45PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
An Air Quality Alert for Smoke has been issued by the following
agencies until 8 AM PDT Friday: Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and
Olympic Region Clean Air Agency.
An Air Quality Alert has been extended for King, Kitsap, Mason, Pierce,
Snohomish, and Thurston counties through 8 AM Friday, August 7 due
to wildfire smoke from regional fires.
Air quality is MODERATE to UNHEALTHY for most of the area and is
expected to gradually improve Thursday and overnight. Improvement in
the Cascades will lag behind, and parts may remain UNHEALTHY FOR
SENSITIVE GROUPS through Friday mid-day.
When the air quality is UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS, individuals
with health concerns and pre-existing conditions should reduce
exposure and take precautions.
At UNHEALTHY air quality, all individuals should take precautions to
reduce exposure. This means limiting time outside, avoiding
strenuous outdoor activity, and following tips for cleaner indoor
air.
Visit pscleanair.gov and orcaa.org/news-notices for current
conditions, updates, and more information.
Heat Advisory issued August 6 at 3:30PM PDT until August 6 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 85 to 90
degrees expected and low temperatures from 53 to 56 degrees. This
will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of
heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat,
especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cooler low temperatures will provide some
relief overnight.
