Tacoma, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
Olympic Region Clean Air Agency

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for King, Kitsap, Pierce,
Snohomish, and Thurston Counties through 5pm Wednesday August 5 due
to expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Air quality
conditions are expected to worsen throughout the day today as smoke
begins to mix down to the surface. Particulate matter (PM2.5)
concentrations may reach UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. When air
quality is UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS, individuals with health
concerns and pre-existing conditions should reduce exposure and take
precautions. This means limiting time outside, avoiding strenuous
activity, and following tips for cleaner indoor air. Visit
pscleanair.gov and orcaa.org/news-notices for current conditions,
updates, and more information.