Update 9am
As of 12pm today, the measure was 31. That’s in the “Good” range.
Update 9am
Since earlier this morning, the WAQA index measurement reported from the Lummis Road air monitoring station has dropped back into the “Good” range. As of 8am, the measure was 36. That’s in the “Good” range of 0-50. Mild winds in the area this morning can be credited with this return to the “Good” range.
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Yesterday air quality monitored at Northwest Clean Air Agency’s Loomis Road air quality monitoring station showed it to be in the “Good” range (best). But overnight it has increased enough to take us out of the “Good” range (0-50).
The WAQA measurement at 4am this morning, November 27th, was 59. This puts the air quality in the “Moderate” range (51-100)
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Click for more informationThe National Weather Service issued an Air Stagnation Advisory through Monday as a result of a high pressure ridge that is not only preventing air movement but also holding smoke close to the ground. In it they warn
Smoke dispersion will only become poorer over western Washington through the weekend.
According to the Washington Department of Ecology, when air quality is in the “Moderate” range,
People with the following conditions may be sensitive to air pollution at this level and should consider limiting their outdoor activity:
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• those with lung and heart disease, diabetes or a current respiratory infection
• those who have had a stroke
NW Clean Air Agency urges neighbors to only burn firewood as a last resort and, where wood heat is the only option, to burn as cleanly as possible. Tips for reducing smoke from wood fires include,
- Only use dry wood.
- Burn a small, hot fire.
- Fully extinguish a smoldering fire.
- Consider using manufactured logs. They are made from recycled wood products and burn cleaner than cut wood, especially wet, unseasoned wood.
- Give the fire lots of air. Don’t damper it down.