East Winds Clear Western Washington Smoke as Seattle Nears 91-Degree Aug. 6 Record
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Updated · The Seattle Times · Aug 6
East Winds Clear Western Washington Smoke as Seattle Nears 91-Degree Aug. 6 Record
3 articles · Updated · The Seattle Times · Aug 6
Summary
Thursday night winds are expected to push wildfire smoke out of Western Washington, with forecasters saying residents should notice better air by Friday afternoon.
Until then, an air quality alert remains in effect until 5 p.m. and a heat advisory until 10 p.m., as smoke makes conditions unhealthy for some people and worsens asthma and other respiratory problems.
Seattle highs on Thursday are forecast to come within 2 degrees of the city's 91-degree record for Aug. 6, with much of the region nearing 90 before cooler air arrives.
Temperatures should ease to the mid-80s Friday, low 80s Saturday and the mid-70s by Sunday, when the National Weather Service expects more normal sunny conditions.