# Air Quality Alert: Skagit, WA; Whatcom, WA — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-08-14 09:07 ingested 2026-08-15 06:39

[original source ↗](http://www.weather.gov/)

## extract

Air Quality Alert — Skagit, WA; Whatcom, WA
Severity: Unknown. Certainty: Unknown.
An Air Quality Alert for Smoke has been issued by the following
agencies:

Northwest Clean Air Agency

An Air Quality alert has been issued for Skagit and Whatcom Counties
effective immediately through 9 AM Saturday, August 15th due to
expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter
(PM2.5) concentrations may reach unhealthy levels in the eastern
portions of Skagit and Whatcom continues.

When air quality is UNHEALTHY, everyone should reduce exposure.
Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follows
tips for cleaner indoor air.

For current air quality conditions and additional information visit
https://nwcleanairwa.gov

## retained text

The historical document was shared with another weather alert and cannot be attributed to this record. The original extract is preserved above; the exact alert link was not retained.