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AEUS76 KPDT 021945
AQAPDT

Air Quality Alert Message
Relayed by National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1245 PM PDT Tue Sep 2 2025

WAC037-077-050000-
Kittitas-Yakima-
Including the cities of Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Easton, Grandview,
Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Granger, Mabton, Selah, Wapato,
White Swan, Zillah, Naches, and Cliffdell
1245 PM PDT Tue Sep 2 2025

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

The Washington State Department of Ecology and/or the Yakima
Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert until
further notice.

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Kittitas and Yakima
Counties until further notice due to current and expected wildfire
smoke from the Wildcat Fire. Particulate matter may reach Unhealthy
levels. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce
exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and
follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Hot temperatures will increase
the risk of heat-related illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in
an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on
relatives and neighbors.

Information about air quality from the Washington Department of
Ecology Web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or
call 360-407-6000.Information about air quality is on the Yakima
Regional Clean Air Agency Web site at http://www.yakimacleanair.org
or call 509-834-2050.

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