SPOKANE, Wash. Moderate temps with widespread haze across the region and currently (7:00 p.m.), Unhealthy Air Quality for Sensitive Groups. The haze will linger into the evening & overnight hours as our temps dip down into the low-50’s tonight. A cool Friday morning is in store before warming into the upper-80’s by the afternoon hours. The widespread haze will continue through Saturday morning with sunny & clear conditions. The minimal rain efforts yesterday subside and we move into another dry spell. This weekend we’re back into the mid to upper-90’s. -Emily Blume, in for Kris Crocker
4 Things to Know- Moderate & seasonal temps today & Friday before another warm-up this weekend.
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Elevated ozone levels are expected in both the city of Chicago and portions of Northwest Indiana Saturday
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Several northern Chicago suburbs were experiencing unhealthy air conditions as a result of elevated ozone levels Friday, prompting environmental agencies to encourage members of sensitive groups to take precautions.
Communities including Waukegan, Gurnee, Wadsworth, Beach Park and Zion saw an Air Quality Index value of 108 Friday afternoon, above the moderate category, which includes values from 50-100, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency s website. Don t miss local breaking news and weather! Download our mobile app for iOS or Android