Air Quality Alert
WAC005-013-039-071-077-291900-
Benton-Columbia-Klickitat-Walla Walla-Yakima-
Including the cities of Kennewick, Richland, Benton City, Prosser,
Hanford, Dayton, Starbuck, Goldendale, White Salmon, Trout Lake,
Bickleton, Roosevelt, College Place, Walla Walla, Burbank,
Waitsburg, Prescott, Grandview, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima,
Granger, Mabton, Selah, Wapato, White Swan, Zillah, Naches,
and Cliffdell
1138 AM PDT Fri Jul 26 2024
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for all of Yakima, Benton,
Klickitat, Walla Walla, and Columbia counties due to expected smoke
from nearby and regional wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may
reach Unhealthy or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 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.
Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is
Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. When air quality is
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, sensitive groups should take steps to
reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor
activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Everyone should
watch for symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure.
Information about air quality is on the Washington Smoke Blog at
wasmoke.blogspot.com.
Agricultural and outdoor burning restrictions are in effect.
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WAC003-007-019-023-047-065-280500-
Asotin-Chelan-Ferry-Garfield-Okanogan-Stevens-
Including the cities of Clarkston, Asotin, Anatone, Wenatchee,
Leavenworth, Cashmere, Entiat, Chelan, Manson, Plain, Republic,
Inchelium, Keller, Curlew, Danville, Laurier, Pomeroy, Omak,
Okanogan, Tonasket, Brewster, Oroville, Mazama, Winthrop, Methow,
Twisp, Conconully, Colville, Chewelah, Kettle Falls, Springdale,
and Northport
1034 AM PDT Fri Jul 26 2024
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes
An Air Quality Alert, issued for all of Chelan, Okanogan, Ferry,
Stevens, Garfield and Asotin County, as well as the Colville
Reservation is in effect until further notice, due to expected smoke
from nearby and regional wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may
reach Unhealthy and Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels.
Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is Unhealthy,
everyone should reduce exposure. When air quality is Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups, sensitive groups should take steps to reduce
exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and
follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Everyone should watch for
symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure.
Agricultural and outdoor burning restrictions are in effect.
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