Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 11:41AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes
Environmental Protection Agency
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan,
Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille,
Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to
current and expected smoke from regional fires. Critical fire weather
this weekend will produce significant smoke from ongoing and emerging
fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels
for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may
reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing
may occur due to windy conditions, but smoke production continues to
be significant. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should
reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor
activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is
Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and
filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air,
if needed.
Varoitus voimassa pe klo 21:41 - la klo 22:30
