Rockford, WA Weather Alerts

Air Quality Alert issued May 17 at 11:19AM PDT

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An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:

Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
Washington Department of Ecology in Spokane
Washington Department of Ecology in Yakima

The Washington Department of Ecology has announced an Air Quality Alert
for all of Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Spokane,
Adams, and Whitman counties from 4 pm Wednesday May 17 through 10 AM
Saturday May 20, due to expected wildfire smoke from Canada.

Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups levels.

Health Impacts and Recommended Actions:

When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, sensitive
persons may experience health effects and should limit prolonged or
heavy exertion and limit time spent outdoors.

When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should limit their time outdoors,
and people with asthma, respiratory infections, diabetes, lung or heart
disease should stay indoors.

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