The Washington State Department of Ecology is extending an air quality alert for the Yakima area that is in effect until 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 13th. It was scheduled to end at 10:00 am today, Monday. The alert applies to a three-county area that includes Yakima, Kittitas and Klickitat counties. It is due to
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Air Quality, Heat Alerts Extended for Yakima Area
The National Weather Service (“NWS”) is extending an air quality alert for the Yakima area through Saturday, August 12th. It was previously extended through tomorrow, Wednesday. The alert is due to smoke from wildfires in Eastern Washington, British Columbia, and Montana, NWS officials said. Northeast winds are pushing smoke through the area and air quality
