Air Quality Alerts have expanded to many counties in eastern WA until further notice. An increase in regional smoke and haze is expected as shown by this RRFS total smoke forecast through Friday morning. Counties in the Air Quality Alert: Stevens, Spokane, Lincoln, Grant, Pend Oreille, Ferry, Chelan, Douglas, Adams, Garfield, Okanogan, Whitman, and Asotin. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Hot temperatures will increase the risk of heat

Winds are starting to increase in the Okanogan Valley & they'll continue expanding this afternoon to tonight, before decreasing Sunday. Here's the wind gust forecast loop. Details for your location: www.weather.gov/spokane Observations at: https://www.weather.gov/wrh/hazards?obs=true&wfo=otx #wawx #idwx | US National Weather Service Spokane Washington