Wildfire smoke will continue to blanket much of Washington in the coming days, with central and eastern Washington facing the worst conditions, according to Beth Friedman, Lead Air Quality Modeler and Forecaster at the Washington State Department of Ecology.

“There’s really a considerable amount of smoke over the region right now,” Friedman said. “The smoke likely isn’t going anywhere for the next few days.”

Air quality alerts remain in effect for all counties in Central and Eastern Washington, where conditions range from moderate to very unhealthy . Friedman said the alerts are issued based on both current and forecasted air quality, which can fluctuate throughout the day as smoke mixes down to the surface.

Limit outdoor activities amid heavy wildfire smoke

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