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Air Quality Alert 2025-09-08T12:09:00-07:00 2025-09-08T12:09:00-07:00 2025-09-08T12:09:00-07:00 2025-09-10T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Columbia, WA; Franklin, WA; Kittitas, WA; Klickitat, WA; Walla Walla, WA SAME 053013 SAME 053021 SAME 053037 SAME 053039 SAME 053071 UGC WAC013 UGC WAC021 UGC WAC037 UGC WAC039 UGC WAC071 AWIPSidentifier AQAPDT WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPDT 081909 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ALERT WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM PDT BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService AQA

The Washington State Department of Ecology and/or the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert.. until further notice. A Smoke Air Quality Alert has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Particulate mater (PM2.5) levels may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups in the region. When air quality is unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. 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. Information about air quality from the Washington Department of Ecology Web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000.Information about air quality is on the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency Web site at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Air Quality Alert 2025-09-08T12:09:00-07:00 2025-09-08T12:09:00-07:00 2025-09-08T12:09:00-07:00 2025-09-10T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Benton, WA; Yakima, WA SAME 053005 SAME 053077 UGC WAC005 UGC WAC077 AWIPSidentifier AQAPDT WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPDT 081909 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService AQA

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, Ferry, Grant, Pend Oreille, and Stevens County until further notice due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels may reach unhealthy levels in areas closest to active fires and Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups elsewhere in the region. When air quality is unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenous outdoor activity, and follow temps for cleaner indoor air. Air Quality Alert 2025-09-08T11:25:00-07:00 2025-09-08T11:16:00-07:00 2025-09-08T11:16:00-07:00 2025-09-09T12:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Chelan, WA; Douglas, WA; Ferry, WA; Grant, WA; Pend Oreille, WA; Stevens, WA SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053019 SAME 053025 SAME 053051 SAME 053065 UGC WAC007 UGC WAC017 UGC WAC019 UGC WAC025 UGC WAC051 UGC WAC065 AWIPSidentifier AQAOTX WMOidentifier AEUS76 KOTX 081825 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService AQA

The Washington State Department of Ecology and/or the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert.. until 11 PM PDT Monday. A Smoke Air Quality Alert has been issued. 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. Information about air quality from the Washington Department of Ecology Web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000.Information about air quality is on the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency Web site at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Air Quality Alert 2025-09-07T23:22:00-07:00 2025-09-07T23:22:00-07:00 2025-09-07T23:22:00-07:00 2025-09-08T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Benton, WA; Columbia, WA; Franklin, WA; Kittitas, WA; Klickitat, WA; Walla Walla, WA; Yakima, WA SAME 053005 SAME 053013 SAME 053021 SAME 053037 SAME 053039 SAME 053071 SAME 053077 UGC WAC005 UGC WAC013 UGC WAC021 UGC WAC037 UGC WAC039 UGC WAC071 UGC WAC077 AWIPSidentifier AQAPDT WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPDT 080622 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService AQA

At 455 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles west of Tonasket, or 19 miles northwest of Omak, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Tonasket and Loomis. This includes U.S. Highway 97 in Washington between mile markers 310 and 314. Special Weather Statement 2025-09-07T16:55:00-07:00 2025-09-07T16:55:00-07:00 2025-09-07T16:55:00-07:00 2025-09-07T17:30:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Okanogan Valley; Western Okanogan County 48.57,-119.75 48.72,-119.86 48.9,-119.62 48.65,-119.4 48.57,-119.75 SAME 053017 SAME 053047 UGC WAZ043 UGC WAZ049 AWIPSidentifier SPSOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 072355 NWSheadline A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central Okanogan County through 530 PM PDT eventMotionDescription 2025-09-07T23:55:00-00:00...storm...233DEG...17KT...48.68,-119.71 maxWindGust 30 MPH maxHailSize 0.25 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME SPS NationalWeatherService SPS

At 132 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21 miles east of Oroville moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Ferry, Lost Lake Campground, Chesaw, and Toroda. Special Weather Statement 2025-09-07T13:33:00-07:00 2025-09-07T13:33:00-07:00 2025-09-07T13:33:00-07:00 2025-09-07T14:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Okanogan Highlands 48.94,-118.59 48.76,-118.99 48.87,-119.14 49,-119.01 49,-118.7 48.94,-118.59 SAME 053019 SAME 053047 UGC WAZ038 AWIPSidentifier SPSOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 072033 NWSheadline A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Ferry and northeastern Okanogan Counties through 215 PM PDT eventMotionDescription 2025-09-07T20:32:00-00:00...storm...221DEG...15KT...48.87,-118.97 maxWindGust 40 MPH maxHailSize 0.50 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME SPS NationalWeatherService SPS

Thunderstorms have ended over the warned area. While additional showers and thunderstorms are possible later today, they are expected to be isolated, falling short of Red Flag criteria with regards to coverage. Crews are still encouraged to monitor the latest weather conditions and forecasts to remain informed of any additional or emerging risks. Red Flag Warning 2025-09-07T04:42:00-07:00 2025-09-07T04:42:00-07:00 2025-09-07T04:42:00-07:00 2025-09-07T05:45:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet SAME 053015 SAME 053033 SAME 053041 SAME 053053 SAME 053059 SAME 053061 SAME 053067 UGC WAZ659 AWIPSidentifier RFWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS86 KSEW 071142 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 659 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXP.KSEW.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250907T1200Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-09-07T05:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

* Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705), Waterville Plateau (Zone 706) and Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707). * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with rainfall amounts between a trace and 0.15" * Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic outflow winds of 30 mph. * Impacts: New fire starts are likely with thunderstorms. Gusty outflow winds may lead to fire spread with new or existing fires. Red Flag Warning 2025-09-06T23:59:00-07:00 2025-09-06T23:59:00-07:00 2025-09-06T23:59:00-07:00 2025-09-07T03:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely East Washington Central Cascades SAME 053007 SAME 053037 SAME 053047 UGC WAZ696 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 070659 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 696 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250907T1000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-09-07T03:00:00-07:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.5c19e4f4769d3d40c13137720b03c3efa03b58e2.001.1,2025-09-05T20:53:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry thunderstorms and gusty outflow winds, which is in effect until 5 AM PDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * THUNDERSTORMS...Thunderstorms continue across the southern WA Cascades this evening. Thunderstorms are expected to persist through early Sunday morning. Some brief heavy rain or isolated wetting rains are possible but lightning strikes on very dry fuels are capable of new fire starts. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds of 25 to 30 mph are possible. Outflow winds can occur ahead of and behind storms and cause erratic wind directions. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area. Red Flag Warning 2025-09-06T20:38:00-07:00 2025-09-06T20:38:00-07:00 2025-09-06T20:38:00-07:00 2025-09-07T05:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet SAME 053015 SAME 053033 SAME 053041 SAME 053053 SAME 053059 SAME 053061 SAME 053067 UGC WAZ659 AWIPSidentifier RFWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS86 KSEW 070338 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 659 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KSEW.FW.W.0005.250907T0338Z-250907T1200Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-09-07T05:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

At 738 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dufur, or 12 miles south of The Dalles, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage and localized heavy rain is possible. Locations impacted include... The Dalles, Goldendale, Klickitat, Dufur, Lyle, Chenoweth, Celilo, Wishram, Dallesport, Rowena, Centerville, and Appleton. Special Weather Statement 2025-09-06T19:38:00-07:00 2025-09-06T19:38:00-07:00 2025-09-06T19:38:00-07:00 2025-09-06T20:45:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; North Central Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Simcoe Highlands; Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest 45.34,-121 45.33,-121.27 45.81,-121.44 45.83,-120.77 45.34,-121 SAME 041021 SAME 041055 SAME 041065 SAME 053039 SAME 053077 SAME 053037 UGC ORZ041 UGC ORZ510 UGC WAZ024 UGC WAZ521 UGC WAZ523 AWIPSidentifier SPSPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 070238 NWSheadline A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL WASCO AND SOUTHWESTERN KLICKITAT COUNTIES THROUGH 845 PM PDT eventMotionDescription 2025-09-07T02:38:00-00:00...storm...178DEG...13KT...45.43,-121.12 maxWindGust 40 MPH maxHailSize 0.25 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME SPS NationalWeatherService SPS

...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT... .Scattered thunderstorms will develop in the Cascades starting Saturday afternoon and expand into the western Columbia Basin during the evening and overnight hours with potential for abundant lightning. Storms will also be capable of gusty outflow winds of 30 to 40 mph. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect through 3 AM PDT Sunday. * Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705), Waterville Plateau (Zone 706) and Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707). * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with rainfall amounts between a trace and 0.15" * Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic outflow winds of 30 to 40 mph. * Impacts: New fire starts are likely with thunderstorms. Gusty outflow winds may lead to fire spread with new or existing fires. Red Flag Warning 2025-09-06T16:14:00-07:00 2025-09-06T16:14:00-07:00 2025-09-06T16:14:00-07:00 2025-09-07T03:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely East Washington Central Cascades; Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau; Western Columbia Basin SAME 053007 SAME 053037 SAME 053047 SAME 053017 SAME 053025 SAME 053001 UGC WAZ696 UGC WAZ705 UGC WAZ706 UGC WAZ707 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 062314 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH 3 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 696, 705, 706, AND 707 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250907T1000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-09-07T03:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED IN THE CENTRAL WASHINGTON CASCADES THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT... .Isolated to scattered thunderstorms capable of producing abundant cloud-to-ground lightning are forecast Saturday beginning around 4 PM through 3 AM Sunday. Some storms will produce a wetting rain, however fuels are dry enough that lightning is still expected to ignite new fires in the area. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 690 Kittitas Valley and 695 East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains. * TIMING...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms capable of producing abundant cloud-to-ground lightning and gusty outflow winds. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts up to 50 mph. Red Flag Warning 2025-09-06T11:48:00-07:00 2025-09-06T11:48:00-07:00 2025-09-06T16:00:00-07:00 2025-09-07T03:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Kittitas Valley; East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 SAME 053033 UGC WAZ690 UGC WAZ695 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 061848 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES WA690 AND WA695 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0019.250906T2300Z-250907T1000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-09-07T03:00:00-07:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7f7214012cf20b8c33fbd33ec98310b8a5f591ec.001.1,2025-09-05T20:50:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS IN KITTAS VALLEY AND EAST- WASHINGTON SOUTH CENTRAL CASCADE MOUNTAINS TOMORROW... .Isolated to scattered thunderstorms capable of producing abundant cloud-to-ground lightning are forecast Saturday beginning around 4 PM through 3 AM Sunday. Some storms will produce a wetting rain. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 690 Kittitas Valley and 695 East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains. * TIMING...From 4 PM Saturday to 3 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms capable of producing abundant cloud-to-ground lightning and gusty outflow winds. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts up to 50 mph. Red Flag Warning 2025-09-05T22:34:00-07:00 2025-09-05T22:34:00-07:00 2025-09-06T16:00:00-07:00 2025-09-06T12:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Kittitas Valley; East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 SAME 053033 UGC WAZ690 UGC WAZ695 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 060534 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES WA690 AND WA695 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0019.250906T2300Z-250907T1000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-09-07T03:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS SATURDAY AFTERNOON INTO SATURDAY NIGHT... .Scattered thunderstorms will develop in the Cascades starting Saturday afternoon and expand into the western Columbia Basin during the evening and overnight hours with potential for abundant lightning. Storms will also be capable of gusty outflow winds of 30 to 40 mph. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from 4 PM Saturday to 3 AM PDT Sunday. * Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705), Waterville Plateau (Zone 706) and Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707). * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with rainfall amounts between a trace and 0.15" * Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic outflow winds of 30 to 40 mph. * Impacts: New fire starts are likely with thunderstorms. Gusty outflow winds may lead to fire spread with new or existing fires. Red Flag Warning 2025-09-05T20:53:00-07:00 2025-09-05T20:53:00-07:00 2025-09-06T16:00:00-07:00 2025-09-06T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely East Washington Central Cascades; Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau; Western Columbia Basin SAME 053007 SAME 053037 SAME 053047 SAME 053017 SAME 053025 SAME 053001 UGC WAZ696 UGC WAZ705 UGC WAZ706 UGC WAZ707 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 060353 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 696, 705, 706, AND 707 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FW.W.0017.250906T2300Z-250907T1000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-09-07T03:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

An Air Quality Alert for smoke has been issued by Puget Sound Clean Air Agency until 1200 PM PDT Saturday. Wildfires burning in Washington and Canada will continue to cause air quality to reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy levels for portions of King County and southern Snohomish County. Everyone, especially sensitive groups, should limit time spent spent outdoors, avoid strenuous activities outdoors, and choose light indoor activities. For current air quality conditions and additional information visit www.pscleanair.gov. Air Quality Alert 2025-09-05T20:14:00-07:00 2025-09-05T20:14:00-07:00 2025-09-05T20:14:00-07:00 2025-09-06T13:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown King, WA; Snohomish, WA SAME 053033 SAME 053061 UGC WAC033 UGC WAC061 AWIPSidentifier AQASEW WMOidentifier AEUS76 KSEW 060314 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService AQA

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Stevens, Spokane, Lincoln, Grant, Pend Oreille, Ferry, Chelan, Douglas, Adams, Garfield, Okanogan, Whitman, and Asotin Counties until further notice due to current wildfire smoke from regional wildfires. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Air Quality Alert 2025-09-05T11:43:00-07:00 2025-09-05T11:39:00-07:00 2025-09-05T11:39:00-07:00 2025-09-07T11:45:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Adams, WA; Asotin, WA; Chelan, WA; Douglas, WA; Ferry, WA; Garfield, WA; Grant, WA; Lincoln, WA; Okanogan, WA; Pend Oreille, WA; Spokane, WA; Stevens, WA; Whitman, WA SAME 053001 SAME 053003 SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053019 SAME 053023 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053051 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 UGC WAC001 UGC WAC003 UGC WAC007 UGC WAC017 UGC WAC019 UGC WAC023 UGC WAC025 UGC WAC043 UGC WAC047 UGC WAC051 UGC WAC063 UGC WAC065 UGC WAC075 AWIPSidentifier AQAOTX WMOidentifier AEUS76 KOTX 051843 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService AQA

The Washington State Department of Ecology and/or the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert.. until 11 PM PDT Monday. A Smoke Air Quality Alert has been issued. 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. Information about air quality from the Washington Department of Ecology Web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000.Information about air quality is on the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency Web site at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Air Quality Alert 2025-09-05T11:32:00-07:00 2025-09-05T11:32:00-07:00 2025-09-05T11:32:00-07:00 2025-09-07T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Benton, WA; Columbia, WA; Franklin, WA; Kittitas, WA; Klickitat, WA; Walla Walla, WA; Yakima, WA SAME 053005 SAME 053013 SAME 053021 SAME 053037 SAME 053039 SAME 053071 SAME 053077 UGC WAC005 UGC WAC013 UGC WAC021 UGC WAC037 UGC WAC039 UGC WAC071 UGC WAC077 AWIPSidentifier AQAPDT WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPDT 051832 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService AQA

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Stevens, Spokane, Lincoln, Grant, Pend Oreille, Ferry, Chelan, Douglas, Adams, Garfield, Okanogan, Whitman, and Asotin Counties until further notice due to current wildfire smoke from regional wildfires. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Air Quality Alert 2025-09-04T20:18:00-07:00 2025-09-04T12:09:00-07:00 2025-09-04T12:09:00-07:00 2025-09-05T12:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Adams, WA; Asotin, WA; Chelan, WA; Douglas, WA; Ferry, WA; Garfield, WA; Grant, WA; Lincoln, WA; Okanogan, WA; Pend Oreille, WA; Spokane, WA; Stevens, WA; Whitman, WA SAME 053001 SAME 053003 SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053019 SAME 053023 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053051 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 UGC WAC001 UGC WAC003 UGC WAC007 UGC WAC017 UGC WAC019 UGC WAC023 UGC WAC025 UGC WAC043 UGC WAC047 UGC WAC051 UGC WAC063 UGC WAC065 UGC WAC075 AWIPSidentifier AQAOTX WMOidentifier AEUS76 KOTX 050318 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService AQA

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 29 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 88. * STABILITY...Unstable conditions can be expected. * IMPACTS...A dry and unstable air mass with warm temperatures can contribute to active fire behavior. In western Washington, significant growth on existing fires takes place under such conditions. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area. * IMPACTS...A dry and unstable air mass with warm temperatures can contribute to active fire behavior. In western Washington, significant growth on existing fires takes place under such conditions. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area. Red Flag Warning 2025-09-04T14:31:00-07:00 2025-09-04T14:31:00-07:00 2025-09-04T14:31:00-07:00 2025-09-04T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet; West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet SAME 053007 SAME 053033 SAME 053057 SAME 053061 SAME 053073 SAME 053015 SAME 053041 SAME 053053 SAME 053059 SAME 053067 UGC WAZ658 UGC WAZ659 AWIPSidentifier RFWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS86 KSEW 042131 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 658 AND 659 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250905T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-09-04T21:00:00-07:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.45122399b85c89e275be0142b997fa2c9e9b8d16.001.1,2025-09-03T22:44:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a0ec1be793e759fb3d73f8527ceda75ad64c5f55.001.1,2025-09-03T15:05:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6bc2ade6d802e714a1cea3cc99e7f59645ca78a0.001.1,2025-09-03T14:17:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.042295f5964fb71291c1b95648795c829211a075.001.1,2025-09-03T03:55:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8854f7672c52cd872baa79cd222a5d41137a9c11.001.1,2025-09-02T19:41:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.eb17679984ddd540019f7f88ccd0ab499e728a87.001.2,2025-09-02T13:49:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

...HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS ALONG THE WASHINGTON CASCADES TODAY... ...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN OREGON FRIDAY... .Hot, dry, and unstable conditions will lead to the potential for rapid fire growth on new and existing fires along the Washington Cascades this afternoon and evening. Farther south, isolated to scattered thunderstorms capable of producing abundant cloud-to- ground lightning are forecast Friday for much of central and eastern Oregon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 695 East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains. * TIMING...Until 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot, dry, and unstable conditions will lead to the potential for rapid fire growth on new or existing fires. Red Flag Warning 2025-09-04T13:41:00-07:00 2025-09-04T13:41:00-07:00 2025-09-04T13:41:00-07:00 2025-09-04T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains SAME 053007 SAME 053033 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ695 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 042041 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA695 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250905T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-09-04T21:00:00-07:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8dd755f20d1166123c00dceeae458429593c2986.001.1,2025-09-03T16:40:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW