Relief For NE WA, Increased Impacts Across Central WA, And Elevated Smoke In Western WA

by Ryan Wilmot | Aug 14, 2026 | Headlines

Washington Smoke Blog | 14 August 2026 | Shifting winds are bringing temporary relief from wildfire smoke to northeastern Washington while worsening air quality across central and western parts of the state, where elevated fire risks remain in place.

Semiparametric Hybrid Air Quality Forecasting Using Prophet Ensemble And Feature Selection

by Ryan Wilmot | Aug 14, 2026 | Headlines

Nature | 14 August 2026 | Researchers have developed a new forecasting approach that combines time-series analysis with machine learning to improve the accuracy of PM2.5 predictions, particularly when working with complex, high-dimensional air quality datasets.

Amarillo City Council Talks Air Quality In North Heights, Policy For Flock And Other Cameras

by Ryan Wilmot | Aug 13, 2026 | Headlines

Amarillo Tribune | 13 August 2026 | Amarillo city leaders are exploring new odor-control measures to address persistent sewage-related air quality concerns while reviewing a range of other municipal issues during recent council meetings.

Mobile Sensors Broaden Urban Air Quality Monitoring

by Ryan Wilmot | Aug 13, 2026 | Headlines

Envirotech Online | 13 August 2026 | Researchers have developed a new hybrid air quality monitoring system that combines mobile and stationary, solar-powered sensors to deliver more detailed, real-time measurements of urban air pollution.

Air Quality Advisory Issued As Smoke From Fire Near Big Sur Drifts Into The Bay Area

by Ryan Wilmot | Aug 12, 2026 | Headlines

NBC Bay Area | 12 August 2026 | Wildfire smoke from California’s Timber Fire has prompted an air quality advisory for parts of the Bay Area, where shifting conditions could expose residents to unhealthy levels of airborne pollution.

Smoke Hangs On, Winds Raise Fire Concerns; Relief Is On The Way

by Ryan Wilmot | Aug 12, 2026 | Headlines

NBC Montana | 12 August 2026 | Wildfire smoke continues to degrade air quality across western Montana, while hot, dry, and windy conditions are increasing wildfire risks until cooler, wetter weather arrives later this week.