Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 22 at 8:51AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 8:51am
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
An Air Quality Alert continues for Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln,
Okanogan, Grant, Adams, Whitman, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties,
effective immediately through Thursday, July 23nd at 11 AM, due to
current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate
matter (PM2.5) levels are expected to range in the Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups and Unhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County
near active wildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to
Hazardous levels. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should
reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and
follow tips for cleaner indoor air.
Area Description:
Ferry, WA; Grant, WA; Lincoln, WA; Okanogan, WA; Pend Oreille, WA; Spokane, WA; Stevens, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: