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King, WA; Snohomish, WA

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Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

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An Air Quality Alert for smoke has been issued by Puget Sound Clean Air Agency until 1200 PM PDT Saturday. Wildfires burning in Washington and Canada will continue to cause air quality to reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy levels for portions of King County and southern Snohomish County. Everyone, especially sensitive groups, should limit time spent spent outdoors, avoid strenuous activities outdoors, and choose light indoor activities. For current air quality conditions and additional information visit www.pscleanair.gov.

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King, WA; Snohomish, WA

Note

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Description

An Air Quality Alert for smoke has been issued by Puget Sound Clean Air Agency until 1200 PM PDT Saturday. Wildfires burning in Washington and Canada will continue to cause air quality to reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy levels for portions of King County and southern Snohomish County. Everyone, especially sensitive groups, should limit time spent spent outdoors, avoid strenuous activities outdoors, and choose light indoor activities. For current air quality conditions and additional information visit www.pscleanair.gov.

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Service Notice – June 2025: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2025, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to upgrade the presentation of alerts into Colour-Coded Weather Alerts is planned for deployment for later in 2025. Data changes will appear in CAP-CP upon this deployment, 2) SAME event codes for a few alert types are updated and 3) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – juin 2025: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2025, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l'initiative d'ECCC visant à améliorer la présentation des alertes sous forme d'alertes météorologiques codées par couleur est prévue d’être déployée plus tard en 2025. Des changements aux données apparaîtront dans le PC-PAC lors de ce déploiement, 2) des codes d’événement MSSC pour quelques types d’alerte ont été mis à jour et 3) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

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(September 5, 2025) Metro Vancouver Regional District is continuing an Air Quality Warning in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley due to elevated fine particulate matter (small particles in the air that may impact health). This warning began on September 3 and is expected to last until there is a change in weather. Cause: Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Wildfires contributing to smoke in the region include fires north of Whistler, east of Hope, and a large complex of fires in the Cariboo region, in addition to fires in the US. Smoke concentrations are expected to vary across the region today as winds, temperatures, and wildfire behaviour change. At times, air quality in some areas may be better than others. Important information: - Outdoor Activities: Consider postponing or limiting outdoor activities, especially for people at risk, including those with lung and heart conditions or diabetes, pregnant people, infants, children, and older adults. Take it easy and take frequent breaks if outdoor activities cannot be avoided. - Find Cleaner Air: Use a portable HEPA air cleaner in one or more rooms at home. Keep windows and doors closed but ensure the space does not get too hot. If your home is too smoky or hot, spend time in community spaces that have air conditioning since they also tend to have better air quality. These can include community centres, libraries, and shopping malls. - Heat Safety: Heat and air pollution can happen together. Heat is a bigger health concern for most people. Stay cool, drink plenty of water and spend time in spaces with air conditioning. Check with your municipality to see if cooling centres are available near you. - Monitor Your Symptoms: Seek medical care for symptoms like chest discomfort, shortness of breath, severe coughing or wheezing, and dizziness. Check on family, friends, and neighbours often, and call 9-1-1 in the case of an emergency. - Check Air Quality Regularly: Monitor the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) rating nearest you at airmap.ca or gov.bc.ca/airqualitymap. Use the current health messages accompanying the rating to make decisions about your outdoor activities. Air quality can change throughout the day and by location so check the AQHI often. Sign up for Air Quality Warning alerts and updates at metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality-climate-action/mailing-list. ### For more information on current air quality, visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air. Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

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Service Notice – June 2025: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2025, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to upgrade the presentation of alerts into Colour-Coded Weather Alerts is planned for deployment for later in 2025. Data changes will appear in CAP-CP upon this deployment, 2) SAME event codes for a few alert types are updated and 3) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – juin 2025: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2025, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l'initiative d'ECCC visant à améliorer la présentation des alertes sous forme d'alertes météorologiques codées par couleur est prévue d’être déployée plus tard en 2025. Des changements aux données apparaîtront dans le PC-PAC lors de ce déploiement, 2) des codes d’événement MSSC pour quelques types d’alerte ont été mis à jour et 3) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

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(September 5, 2025) Metro Vancouver Regional District is continuing an Air Quality Warning in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley due to elevated fine particulate matter (small particles in the air that may impact health). This warning began on September 3 and is expected to last until there is a change in weather. Cause: Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Wildfires contributing to smoke in the region include fires north of Whistler, east of Hope, and a large complex of fires in the Cariboo region, in addition to fires in the US. Smoke concentrations are expected to vary across the region today as winds, temperatures, and wildfire behaviour change. At times, air quality in some areas may be better than others. Important information: - Outdoor Activities: Consider postponing or limiting outdoor activities, especially for people at risk, including those with lung and heart conditions or diabetes, pregnant people, infants, children, and older adults. Take it easy and take frequent breaks if outdoor activities cannot be avoided. - Find Cleaner Air: Use a portable HEPA air cleaner in one or more rooms at home. Keep windows and doors closed but ensure the space does not get too hot. If your home is too smoky or hot, spend time in community spaces that have air conditioning since they also tend to have better air quality. These can include community centres, libraries, and shopping malls. - Heat Safety: Heat and air pollution can happen together. Heat is a bigger health concern for most people. Stay cool, drink plenty of water and spend time in spaces with air conditioning. Check with your municipality to see if cooling centres are available near you. - Monitor Your Symptoms: Seek medical care for symptoms like chest discomfort, shortness of breath, severe coughing or wheezing, and dizziness. Check on family, friends, and neighbours often, and call 9-1-1 in the case of an emergency. - Check Air Quality Regularly: Monitor the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) rating nearest you at airmap.ca or gov.bc.ca/airqualitymap. Use the current health messages accompanying the rating to make decisions about your outdoor activities. Air quality can change throughout the day and by location so check the AQHI often. Sign up for Air Quality Warning alerts and updates at metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality-climate-action/mailing-list. ### For more information on current air quality, visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air. Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

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Note

Service Notice – June 2025: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2025, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to upgrade the presentation of alerts into Colour-Coded Weather Alerts is planned for deployment for later in 2025. Data changes will appear in CAP-CP upon this deployment, 2) SAME event codes for a few alert types are updated and 3) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – juin 2025: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2025, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l'initiative d'ECCC visant à améliorer la présentation des alertes sous forme d'alertes météorologiques codées par couleur est prévue d’être déployée plus tard en 2025. Des changements aux données apparaîtront dans le PC-PAC lors de ce déploiement, 2) des codes d’événement MSSC pour quelques types d’alerte ont été mis à jour et 3) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Description

(September 5, 2025) Metro Vancouver Regional District is continuing an Air Quality Warning in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley due to elevated fine particulate matter (small particles in the air that may impact health). This warning began on September 3 and is expected to last until there is a change in weather. Cause: Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Wildfires contributing to smoke in the region include fires north of Whistler, east of Hope, and a large complex of fires in the Cariboo region, in addition to fires in the US. Smoke concentrations are expected to vary across the region today as winds, temperatures, and wildfire behaviour change. At times, air quality in some areas may be better than others. Important information: - Outdoor Activities: Consider postponing or limiting outdoor activities, especially for people at risk, including those with lung and heart conditions or diabetes, pregnant people, infants, children, and older adults. Take it easy and take frequent breaks if outdoor activities cannot be avoided. - Find Cleaner Air: Use a portable HEPA air cleaner in one or more rooms at home. Keep windows and doors closed but ensure the space does not get too hot. If your home is too smoky or hot, spend time in community spaces that have air conditioning since they also tend to have better air quality. These can include community centres, libraries, and shopping malls. - Heat Safety: Heat and air pollution can happen together. Heat is a bigger health concern for most people. Stay cool, drink plenty of water and spend time in spaces with air conditioning. Check with your municipality to see if cooling centres are available near you. - Monitor Your Symptoms: Seek medical care for symptoms like chest discomfort, shortness of breath, severe coughing or wheezing, and dizziness. Check on family, friends, and neighbours often, and call 9-1-1 in the case of an emergency. - Check Air Quality Regularly: Monitor the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) rating nearest you at airmap.ca or gov.bc.ca/airqualitymap. Use the current health messages accompanying the rating to make decisions about your outdoor activities. Air quality can change throughout the day and by location so check the AQHI often. Sign up for Air Quality Warning alerts and updates at metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality-climate-action/mailing-list. ### For more information on current air quality, visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air. Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

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