{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.2ff987cab5014dc2f2e772e76849aeefcc7188fc.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 10:23AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.2ff987cab5014dc2f2e772e76849aeefcc7188fc.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Seattle WA"},"word_count":139,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Air Quality Alert: Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 10:23AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA\n\n**Severity:** Unknown\n**Certainty:** Unknown\n**Urgency:** Unknown\n**Areas:** Skagit, WA; Whatcom, WA\n**Issued by:** NWS Seattle WA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-20T10:23:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-20T10:23:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-22T09:00:00-07:00\n\n## Description\nAn Air Quality Alert has been issued by the Northwest Clean Air\nAgency until 9 AM PDT Wednesday.\n\nAn Air Quality Alert has been issued for Skagit and Whatcom Counties,\neffective immediately through Wednesday July 22nd at 9am due to\nexpected wildfire smoke from Canadian wildfires.\n\nParticulate matter (PM2.5) levels may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive\nGroups. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, sensitive\ngroups should take steps to reduce exposure. Limit time outside,\navoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor\nair. Everyone should watch for symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure.\n\nFor current air quality conditions and additional information visit\nwww.nwcleanairwa.gov"}