Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued August 20 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 9:00am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an Air Quality
Alert until 5 PM PDT Friday.
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Walla Walla County due to
current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate
matter levels may reach Very Unhealthy, especially in the morning
and overnight hours. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone
should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it
cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is
available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000.
Area Description:
Walla Walla, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov