Active National Weather Service alert for Ellensburg, Washington 98926: Air Quality Alert. Air Quality Alert issued August 23 at 9:15AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR Until Mon, 12:00 PM PDT.
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Air Quality Alert

Air Quality Alert issued August 23 at 9:15AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR Expires Mon, 12:00 PM PDT.

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Ellensburg, Washington 98926

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77°52°

Patchy Smoke

Precipitation
1%
Wind
NW 21 mph
Sunrise
6:11 AM
Sunset
8:01 PM

Mon

86°58°

Patchy Smoke

Precipitation
0%
Wind
E 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:12 AM
Sunset
7:59 PM

Tue

92°61°

Patchy Smoke then Sunny

Precipitation
0%
Wind
E 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:13 AM
Sunset
7:57 PM

Wed

89°55°

Sunny

Precipitation
1%
Wind
W 2 to 17 mph
Sunrise
6:15 AM
Sunset
7:55 PM

Thu

78°51°

Sunny

Precipitation
0%
Wind
NW 12 to 20 mph
Sunrise
6:16 AM
Sunset
7:53 PM

Fri

79°50°

Sunny

Precipitation
0%
Wind
NW 5 to 15 mph
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
7:51 PM

Sat

76°48°

Sunny

Precipitation
1%
Wind
NW 12 to 17 mph
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Sunset
7:49 PM

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Real Feel75°F
Use caution walking outside

Air Quality Alert is active. Review the official alert before going outside.

WindNW18 mph
Best walk timeBetter weather window: 8 PM–10 PM

Walking: 0% average rain chance, near 66°F, with winds near 13 mph. Review the active Air Quality Alert.

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Wind gusts36mph
Rain now0%next hour
Humidity36%current
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Wind impact: Strong gusts — use extra care driving and during outdoor activities.

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Wind gust36 mph
Pressure30.05 in
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance1%
Dew point46°F
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Air Quality Alert

Applies to: Kittitas, WAIssued by: NWS Pendleton ORAir Quality Alert issued August 23 at 9:15AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Alert detailsThe Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an Air Quality Alert until noon PDT Monday. An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Kittitas County through Monday August 24th 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.
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