An air quality alert remains active for the Seattle area as smoke and high temperatures are expected to affect sensitive individuals through Tuesday.
The City of Seattle recommended several ways to stay safe during days with elevated air pollution, such as avoiding outdoor physical activity, keeping windows and doors closed, and leaving an area if air quality is poor.
On Tuesday, Seattle recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 137, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and teens…