Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 22 at 9:53AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 9:53am
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Whitman and Adams Counties
and continues for Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln, Okanogan, Grant, Adams,
Whitman, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, through Friday, July
24th 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:
Adams, WA; Ferry, WA; Grant, WA; Lincoln, WA; Okanogan, WA; Pend Oreille, WA; Spokane, WA; Stevens, WA; Whitman, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: