Wind direction is forecast to shift, blowing smoke from wildfires in the region to Puget Sound. Air quality across western Washington is at risk for the weekend, which could make situations especially unhealthy for those with medical conditions.
"We’re warning people about taking steps to protect themselves, staying indoors as much as possible," said Seth Preston, communications director forNCWAA issued a Stage 2 Air Quality Burn Ban for Skagit, Whatcom and Island Counties, beginning the morning of Aug.19 until at least August 21. Preston said those counties have been spared thus far from the Sourdough Wildfire smoke, but that could change as smoke is forecast to affect the air quality for the next few days.
Smoke from wildfires in other parts of Washington, Idaho and Canada are also contributing to the affected air quality. said air quality could reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups including pregnant women, children and those with cardiovascular or respiratory conditions. "The eyes will get dry and they’ll start noticing they have maybe a little shortness of breath or some wheezy coughing. I have asthma, so I feel it right away," said Cunningham.To stay healthy and safe, the health department suggests designating one room in a home or business as a clean air space.
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