Air Quality Alert — Yakima County, Washington
Pollutant or particulate levels are expected to reach unhealthy levels, especially for sensitive groups.
Current Status
😷 Active: Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency, and the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality Alert until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.
Effective August 3, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Air Quality Alert
Severity
unknown
Issued By
NWS Pendleton OR
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
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What does a Air Quality Alert mean for Yakima County, Washington?
Pollutant or particulate levels are expected to reach unhealthy levels, especially for sensitive groups.
Is this Air Quality Alert currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM ET.
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Air Quality Alert is also in effect for Benton County, Klickitat County, Columbia County, Franklin County, Kittitas County, Walla Walla County.