Washington Issues Air Quality Alert for Kittitas County Until Aug. 24 Noon as Wildfire Smoke Builds
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Updated · Daily Record-News · Aug 23
Washington Issues Air Quality Alert for Kittitas County Until Aug. 24 Noon as Wildfire Smoke Builds
3 articles · Updated · Daily Record-News · Aug 23
Summary
Kittitas County is under an Air Quality Alert until noon PDT Monday, with Washington state warning smoke conditions could worsen through early Aug. 24.
Wildfire smoke from regional fires is expected to push PM2.5 pollution to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups and, in areas directly downwind, to Unhealthy levels.
Overnight and early morning hours face the highest risk as smoke concentrates, prompting officials to urge residents to check local air monitors before outdoor activity.
When air quality reaches Unhealthy levels, the state advises everyone to limit time outside, avoid strenuous exercise and use cleaner indoor air measures.