…AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY…

An Air Quality Alert for Smoke has been issued by the following agencies: Olympic Region Clean Air Agency Northwest Clean Air Agency Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Washington State Department of Ecology until noon PDT Monday.

The air quality may reach Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups or worse into Saturday night and Unhealthy levels or worse on Sunday.

Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should take steps to reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Stay cool and hydrated in the excessive heat. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, sensitive groups should take steps to reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Everyone should watch for symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure.

Burning restrictions are in effect.

For current air quality conditions and additional information visit your local air quality agency at http://www.orcaa.org, http://www.nwcleanairwa.gov, http://www.pscleanair.gov, swcleanair.gov, and ecology.wa.gov.

…AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO NOON PDT MONDAY…

An Air Quality Alert for Smoke has been issued by the following agencies: Olympic Region Clean Air Agency Northwest Clean Air Agency Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Washington State Department of Ecology from 9 AM Saturday to noon PDT Monday.

The air quality may reach Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups or worse on Saturday and Unhealthy levels or worse on Sunday.

Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should take steps to reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Stay cool and hydrated in the excessive heat. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, sensitive groups should take steps to reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Everyone should watch for symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure.

Burning restrictions are in effect.

For current air quality conditions and additional information visit your local air quality agency at http://www.orcaa.org, http://www.nwcleanairwa.gov, http://www.pscleanair.gov, swcleanair.gov, and ecology.wa.gov.

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What

Dangerously hot conditions continue with daytime temperatures in the 90s and overnight temperatures remaining in the mid to upper 60s expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness.

Where

Bellevue and Vicinity and Seattle and Vicinity.

When

For the Excessive Heat Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 PM PDT Thursday.

Impacts

Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

Tips

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit wa211.org anytime.

Issued By

NWS Seattle