AEUS76 KSEW 061748 AQASEW Air Quality Alert Message Southwest Clean Air Agency Relayed by National Weather Service Seattle WA 1048 AM PDT Fri Sep 6 2024 WAC041-071900- Lewis- 1048 AM PDT Fri Sep 6 2024 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SATURDAY... An Air Quality Alert for smoke remains in effect by Southwest Clean Air Agency until 12 PM Saturday. Smoke from wildfires burning in the region may be intermittent and reach levels unhealthy for sensitive groups in some areas. All sensitive groups should limit spending any time outdoors. People with health conditions may have worsened symptoms. Healthy people may start to have symptoms. Wildfire smoke can cause burning eyes, sore throat, headache, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and worsening of heart and lung conditions. For current current air quality conditions, health precautions, and additional information on wildland fire smoke, visit the Southwest Clean Air Agency website at swcleanair.gov or the Washington Smoke Blog at http://wasmoke.blogspot.com. You may also contact your local air quality agency. $$