Thick wildfire smoke causes dangerous air quality in the Northwest, plus, Hawaii could face tropical storm threat in mid-August

Air quality levels reached the very unhealthy category in eastern Washington Monday morning as wildfires in the area coated the Northwest with dangerous smoke. Also, an area of tropical interest may develop in the eastern Pacific and approach Hawaii by mid-August, bringing the risk of heavy rain, rough surf, flooding and damaging winds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices