UPDATE: ‘Very unhealthy’ air outside Thursday morning

Update at 8:10 a.m. — Air quality in Arlington has reached well into the Code Purple “Very Unhealthy” category, with an AQI of 276. All locals should avoid spending time outside if possible or wear an N95 or similar mask.
Air quality reading for Arlington as of 8 a.m. Thursday (via airnow.gov)
Earlier: Thursday will be another Code Red air quality alert day for Arlington and the D.C. area.
The good news, though, is that some relief from the wildfire smoke is in sight.
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