Saturday, August 22, 2015

Saturday, August 22, 2015 - Smoke Report for Shasta-Trinity/Six Rivers Fire Complexes

Saturday August 22, 2015

Shasta-Trinity & Six Rivers Complexes                                                                      Mike Broughton
Forecast conditions represent impacts from smoke.  Contributions from ozone and other pollutants are not reflected.
Smoke Synopsis:
Smoke impacts overnight were very localized, much more so than recent evenings. Light winds from the east and thick smoke sitting just above a surface inversion resulted in better air quality Saturday morning at many deep valley locations.  However, as the day heats up and high pressure builds again over northern California, the smoke will mix down to the surface in many locations, although not quite as widespread as was experienced last week.

Smoke may again become layered overnight Saturday into Sunday morning, with clearing in some valleys and smokier in others.  Smoke can then be expected to mix down to the surface again mid-day Sunday with a gradual clearing pattern during the afternoon and evening hours.

Air Quality Outlook:  Shasta-Trinity & Six Rivers Complexes
Site
Saturday
August 22, 2015
Sunday
August 23, 2015
Monday
August 24, 2015
Comments
Crescent City
Good
Good
Good

Gasquet
USG
USG
Moderate
Active fires in the area may lead to smokier conditions.
Happy Camp
Unhealthy
Unhealthy
USG
Expect smokier conditions late mornings.
Etna
Unhealthy
Unhealthy
USG
Increase in smoke expected Saturday morning.
Mt. Shasta
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate

Tulelake
Moderate
Good
Good

Yreka
Moderate
Good 
Good 

Eureka
Good
Good
Good

Hoopa
Very Unhealthy
Unhealthy
USG
Midday increase in smoke.
Mad River/Dinsmore
Very Unhealthy
Unhealthy
USG
Monitoring equipment is currently inoperable.
Orleans
Very Unhealthy
Unhealthy
USG
Increase in smoke expected Saturday morning.
Weitchpec
Very Unhealthy
Unhealthy
 USG
Increase in smoke expected Saturday morning.
Willow Creek
Very Unhealthy
Unhealthy
USG
Increase in smoke expected Saturday morning.
Burnt Ranch
Very Unhealthy
Unhealthy
Unhealthy
Increase in smoke expected Saturday morning.
Hayfork
Hazardous
Very Unhealthy
Unhealthy
Increase in smoke expected Saturday morning.
Hyampom
Hazardous
Very Unhealthy
Unhealthy
Increase in smoke expected Saturday morning.
Weaverville
Very Unhealthy
Unhealthy
Unhealthy
Forecast is also representative of the upper Trinity River and Trinity National Recreation Area.
Anderson/Redding
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate

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

Links:
California Smoke Information Blog - http://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/      
North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District http://www.ncuaqmd.org/
Smoke Monitoring Information - http://smoke.airfire.org/monitoring/#/
Wildfire Smoke – A Guide for Public Health Official from California Air Resource Board
Wildland Fire Personnel Smoke Exposure Guidebook from National Interagency Fire Center

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