Air Quality Alert
Issued by NWS Pendleton, OR
Issued by NWS Pendleton, OR
804 AEUS76 KPDT 032045 AQAPDT Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Pendleton OR 145 PM PDT Wed Sep 3 2025 WAC005-013-021-037-039-071-077-060600- Benton-Columbia-Franklin-Kittitas-Klickitat-Walla Walla-Yakima- Including the cities of Kennewick, Richland, Benton City, Prosser, Hanford, Dayton, Starbuck, Pasco, Connell, Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Easton, Goldendale, White Salmon, Trout Lake, Bickleton, Roosevelt, College Place, Walla Walla, Burbank, Waitsburg, Prescott, Grandview, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Granger, Mabton, Selah, Wapato, White Swan, Zillah, Naches, and Cliffdell 145 PM PDT Wed Sep 3 2025 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY... The Washington State Department of Ecology and/or the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for Kittitas, Yakima, Klickitat, Benton, Walla Walla, Franklin, and Columbia counties until further notice due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional wildfires. When air quality is unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Hot temperatures will increase the risk of heat- related illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air- conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Information about air quality from the Washington Department of Ecology Web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000.Information about air quality is on the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency Web site at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. $$