California Smoke Information: Friday August 28, 2015 - Shasta-Trinity/Six Rivers NF AM Smoke/Air Quality Report

Friday August 28, 2015

Shasta-Trinity & Six Rivers Fire Complexes Mike Broughton and Greg Hosburg

Forecast conditions represent impacts from smoke. Contributions from ozone and other pollutants are not reflected.

Smoke Synopsis: 1000 Morning version
Complicated situation today from a smoke and air quality viewpoint. Increasing cloudiness, humidity, then winds in advance of an unseasonably strong cold front that will come through Saturday morning and rapidly. The clouds may delay or even prevent the mixing and clearing of smoke today in some locations. Saturday after the morning rain looks to be much improved, except in areas closest to the active fires which may see some localized effects from continued smoldering.
Air Quality Outlook: Shasta-Trinity & Six Rivers Complexes
Site	Yesterday Observed	Today (Friday) August 28, 2015	Tomorrow (Saturday) August 29, 2015	Comments
Crescent City		Good	Good	Smoke impacts inland will clear in the afternoon.
Klamath Glen		Moderate	Good	Morning smoke will clear in the afternoon.
Gasquet		USG	Moderate
Happy Camp		Unhealthy	Moderate	Smoke may not clear until after the front passes Saturday morning.
Etna		USG	Moderate
Mt. Shasta		Moderate	Good
Tulelake		Moderate	Good
Yreka		USG	Moderate
Eureka		Good	Good
Hoopa		Moderate	Good	Worse local conditions for a few hours around mid-day.
Mad River/ Dinsmore		USG	Good
Orleans		Moderate	Good	Worse local conditions for a few hours around mid-day.
Weitchpec		Moderate	Good	Worse local conditions for a few hours around mid-day.
Willow Creek		Moderate	Good	Worse local conditions for a few hours around mid-day.
Burnt Ranch		Unhealthy	Moderate
Hayfork		USG	Moderate
Hyampom		Unhealthy	Moderate
Weaverville		Moderate	Good
Anderson/Redding		Moderate	Good

Disclaimer: Forecast conditions represent air quality levels affected by fine particulates; contribution from ozone and other pollutants is not reflected. Conditions may change quickly, these projections are based on anticipated weather and fire activity. Sensitive groups including individuals with asthma, lung or heart disease, children, older adults, and pregnant women should take precautions to avoid exposure to smoke. If you feel as though you are having health effects from smoke, see your doctor or health professional as needed. In some cases your eyes are your best tools. If it is smoky outside, you are being impacted. Use caution when driving in or around smoky areas.
AQI Index	Actions to Protect Yourself
Good	None
Moderate	Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups - USG	People with heart or lung disease, children and older adults should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. Everyone else should limit prolonged or heavy exertion.
Unhealthy	The following groups should avoid all physical outdoor activity: People with heart or lung disease, children and older adults. Everyone else should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion.
Very Unhealthy	Everyone should avoid any outdoor exertion; people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should remain indoors.
Hazardous	The following groups should remain indoors and keep activity levels low: People with heart or lung disease; children and older adults. Everyone else should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion