Rain brings smoke relief, but risk of slides in Bolt Creek aftermath
EVERETT — The Puget Sound region is finally free of smoke, but experts warned of new risks as the rainy season sets in.
Ocean winds early Friday broke the stagnant weather pattern that kept wildfire smoke over Western Washington, said Dustin Guy, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Seattle office. The breeze brought Everett’s AQI reading on Friday to 31, down from over 250 on Wednesday. Anything over 100 is considered unhealthy.
Rain will linger into Saturday morning, said Guy, then another storm is expected late Sunday. And another Monday. And so on.
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After such a long dry spell, rain presents its own set of hazards. Besides the problems familiar to Washington drivers, like hydroplaning and oil slicks, experts warn burn scars left by recent wildfires are at high risk of causing debris flows and mudslides.
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