Air Quality Alert

WAC037-071-251800-
Kittitas-Walla Walla-
Including the cities of Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Easton, College Place,
Walla Walla, Burbank, Waitsburg, and Prescott
1010 AM PDT Mon Aug 24 2026

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY...

The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an Air Quality
Alert until noon PDT Wednesday.

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Kittitas and Walla Walla
Counties through Wednesday August 26 at noon due to current and
expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter
(PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy to Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy levels
for areas directly downwind from active fires, especially overnight
and during the early morning hours. Be sure to check air monitors in
your area before outdoor activities. When air quality is Unhealthy,
everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid, strenuous
outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.

Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is
available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000.

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ORC059-251800-
Umatilla-
Including the cities of Hermiston, Milton-Freewater, Pendleton,
Athena, Pilot Rock, Stanfield, Umatilla, Ukiah, and Helix
1010 AM PDT Mon Aug 24 2026

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY...

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory until noon PDT Wednesday.

For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region
combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach
unhealthy levels.

Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate
heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems.
Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky.
Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition.

For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

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WAC007-017-047-251900-
Chelan-Douglas-Okanogan-
Including the cities of Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Cashmere, Entiat,
Chelan, Manson, Plain, East Wenatchee, Bridgeport, Waterville,
Douglas, Omak, Okanogan, Tonasket, Brewster, Oroville, Mazama,
Winthrop, Methow, Twisp, and Conconully
1043 AM PDT Mon Aug 24 2026

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:

Washington Department of Ecology

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Chelan, Douglas, and
Okanogan Counties until further notice due to current and expected
smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach
Unhealthy levels for areas downwind from active wildfires. Be sure to
check air monitors in your area before outdoor activities.

When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure.
Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips
for cleaner indoor air.

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ORC001-261900-
Baker-
1009 AM PDT Mon Aug 24 2026

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Baker County...

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire
  smoke.

* WHERE...Baker County.

* WHEN...UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY.

* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
  medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
  include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
  disease, older adults, and pregnant women.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
  weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
  Blog, DEQ`s Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
  OregonAIR app on your smartphone.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed.

* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.

* Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor
  ventilation systems or portable air purifiers.

* Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest
  levels.

* If you have heart or lung disease, or asthma, follow your
  healthcare provider`s advice.

For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit:
https://aqi.oregon.gov

For additional information, please visit:
https://www.oregon.gov/deq

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