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Air Quality Advisory Issued for Cascade Foothills
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is warning areas in the Cascade foothills that ozone pollution could reach "unhealthy" levels on Monday.
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCA) has issued an air quality advisory for the Cascade foothills on Monday, warning that pollution could reach "unhealthful" levels as a high-pressure weather front holds local airborne pollution in place over the Seattle Metro area.
According to the advisory, ozone smog levels are expected to reach "UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS". Hot temperatures and vehicle pollution create smog in areas downwind of urban centers. Urban areas may have some "MODERATE" air quality today. Tuesday will be cooler and should generate less smog.
Forecast for King County
Monday, July 1: 101 AQI: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups OzoneTuesday, July 2: 77 AQI Moderate Ozone
Extended Forecast
Wednesday, July 3: 51 AQI Moderate OzoneThursday, Jul 4: 49 AQI Good Ozone
Friday, July 5: 47 AQI Good Ozone
Saturday, Jul 6: 47 AQI Good Ozone
(Ed. Note: The information above is provided by STI, based on EPA data)
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