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Western WA Braces for Wildfire Smoke Influx
3 Aug
Summary
- Wildfire smoke from Eastern Washington and B.C. will reach Western Washington.
- Air quality will begin declining Monday and worsen by Tuesday.
- Hot temperatures are also predicted for the region throughout the week.
Western Washington is set to experience a significant increase in wildfire smoke over the next several days. Beginning Sunday evening and persisting into midweek, smoke originating from wildfires in Eastern Washington and Southern British Columbia will be carried into the region by prevailing winds. This atmospheric shift is anticipated to cause a noticeable decline in air quality starting Monday, with conditions expected to deteriorate further by Tuesday.
Areas such as Pierce and Thurston counties will be particularly affected. Air quality monitoring agencies, including the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency, will provide specific advisories. Residents, especially those in sensitive groups like children, older adults, and individuals with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, are urged to stay informed about air quality levels and take necessary protective measures to mitigate health risks associated with smoke inhalation.
