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Air Quality Alert for King, WA; Kitsap, WA; Pierce, WA +1 more

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An Air Quality Alert for Smoke has been issued by the following agencies: Puget Sound Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been extended for King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish, Mason, Grays Harbor, and Thurston Counties through 8am Friday, August 7 due to wildfire smoke from regional fires. Air quality is...

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An Air Quality Alert for Smoke has been issued by the following agencies: Puget Sound Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been extended for King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish, Mason, Grays Harbor, and Thurston Counties through 8am Friday, August 7 due to wildfire smoke from regional fires. Air quality is MODERATE to UNHEALTHY for most of the area and is expected to gradually improve Thursday and overnight. Improvement in the Cascades will lag behind, and parts may remain UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS through Friday mid-day. When the air quality is UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS, individuals with health concerns and pre-existing conditions should reduce exposure and take precautions. At UNHEALTHY air quality, all individuals should take precautions to reduce exposure. This means limiting time outside, avoiding strenuous outdoor activity, and following tips for cleaner indoor air. Visit pscleanair.gov for current conditions, updates, and more information.

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    Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 12:27PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Seattle WA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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