SEATTLE — Wildfire smoke created hazy skies in the Seattle area on Friday and gave the sun and moon a red, fiery glow.

Most of the wildfire smoke is expected to stay aloft, which won’t significantly deteriorate air quality at the surface. However, with high pressure in place, it could bring some of the smoke down to the surface, especially at higher elevations, according to KING 5 Meteorologist Ashley Ruiz.

Air quality is expected to measure in the moderate range for most of the Puget Sound area Friday, with parts of eastern King and Pierce counties dropping to unhealthy for sensistive groups, according to AirNow. It is expected to remain moderate and unhealthy for sensitive groups for the next couple of days before rain chances return to the Puget Sound forecast Saturday through Tuesd

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