Air Quality Alert

WAC025-043-063-065-031900-
Grant-Lincoln-Spokane-Stevens-
Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Quincy, Mattawa,
Royal City, Coulee City, Davenport, Odessa, Wilbur, Reardan,
Sprague, Spokane, Airway Heights, Medical Lake, Cheney, Rockford,
Liberty Lake, Deer Park, Colville, Chewelah, Kettle Falls,
Springdale, and Northport
1240 PM PDT Tue Sep 2 2025

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

Washington Department of Ecology
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Stevens, Spokane, Lincoln,
and Grant Counties until further notice due to current wildfire smoke
from regional wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels are
Unhealthy and smoke is expected to continue. When air quality is
Unhealthy, residents should take steps to 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.

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MTC019-021-055-083-085-091-105-031500-

Air Quality Alert
Relayed by National Weather Service Great Falls MT
903 AM MDT Tue Sep 2 2025

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT...

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air
quality alert for Daniels, Dawson, McCone, Richland, Roosevelt,
Sheridan, Valley counties in effect until 9AM on 09/03/2025
An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending
upwards and that an exceedence of the 24 hour National Ambient Air
Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near
future.

Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke

As of 8AM on 09/02/2025, particulate levels in Glendive are Unhealthy
for Sensitive Groups.

As of 8AM on 09/02/2025, particulate levels in Billings, Butte,
Columbia Falls, Cut Bank, Frenchtown, Great Falls, Lewistown,
Missoula, Seeley Lake, Sidney and Thompson Falls are Moderate.

When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local
health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart
disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion.

When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials
recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing
prolonged or heavy exertion.

For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental
Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us