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WAC057-073-141645-
Skagit-Whatcom-
935 AM PDT Thu Aug 13 2026

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SATURDAY...

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

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
225 AM PDT Fri Aug 14 2026

WAZ652-658-659-661-142100-
/O.UPG.KSEW.FW.A.0004.260814T1900Z-260815T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.FW.W.0005.260814T1900Z-260815T0400Z/
West Portion of the Olympic Mountains-
West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet-
West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet-
East Portion of the Olympic Mountains-
225 AM PDT Fri Aug 14 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR LIGHTNING AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 652, 658, 659, AND 661...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Red Flag
Warning for lightning and gusty outflow winds, which is in effect
from noon today to 9 PM PDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch
is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 652 West Portion of the
  Olympic Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the
  North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet, Fire Weather Zone
  659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500
  Feet and Fire Weather Zone 661 East Portion of the Olympic
  Mountains.

* LIGHTNING...Isolated to scattered thunderstorm coverage is
  possible across the Cascades and Olympics.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Any storms that develop will be capable of
  gusty and erratic outflow winds between 20 and 30 miles per
  hour. Outflow winds can occur ahead of and behind storms and
  cause erratic wind directions.

* IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple
  fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind
  shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire`s
  rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow
  winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of
  a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air
  quality may diminish in the surrounding area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either imminent or occurring now. Any fires that develop will
likely spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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