# Air Quality Alert: King, WA; Kitsap, WA; Pierce, WA; Snohomish, WA; Thurston, WA — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-08-03 10:49 ingested 2026-08-04 08:41

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

## extract

Air Quality Alert — King, WA; Kitsap, WA; Pierce, WA; Snohomish, WA; Thurston, WA
Severity: Unknown. Certainty: Unknown.
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for King, Kitsap, Pierce,
Snohomish, and Thurston Counties from 12pm Monday August 3 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.

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The historical document was shared with another weather alert and cannot be attributed to this record.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.