Wishing You a Happy and Safe Fourth of July!

Weekend Weather

Seasonable conditions are expected to return today and tomorrow. There is a small chance for isolated thunderstorms in the southeast region early Friday morning and again for Friday evening, but widespread thunderstorms are not expected. Going into the weekend, we do expect a general warming and drying trend with well above average temperatures for the early part of next week.

 

Current Fire Situation

There are currently 3 named fires in Washington (Pomas, Siegel, and Apple Acres) that remain active. In spite of that, air quality is looking GOOD overall with MODERATE levels showing up in those areas closest to the fires.

 

Firework Safety

While we all love great firework shows, it’s important to take safety into consideration. Please keep in mind that fireworks not only contribute to smoke but also are responsible for starting new fires. Fires can start and spread much more easily in hot and dry conditions. Please exercise extreme caution if igniting fireworks. If recreating, check local fire restrictions and consider if a campfire is necessary. 

For more safety tips, check out WA Department of Health's Public Health Tips for the Fourth and be sure to keep an eye on this blog for future updates and current air quality.