# Air Quality Alert: Kittitas, WA; Walla Walla, WA — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-08-24 10:10 ingested 2026-08-25 06:55

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

## extract

Air Quality Alert — Kittitas, WA; Walla Walla, WA
Severity: Unknown. Certainty: Unknown.
The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an Air Quality
Alert until noon PDT Wednesday.

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Kittitas and Walla Walla
Counties through Wednesday August 26 at noon due to current and
expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter
(PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy to Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy levels
for areas directly downwind from active fires, especially overnight
and during the early morning hours. Be sure to check air monitors in
your area before outdoor activities. When air quality is Unhealthy,
everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid, strenuous
outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.

Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is
available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000.

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The historical document was shared with another weather alert and cannot be attributed to this record.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