California Smoke Information: Sunday, August 23, 2015 - Smoke Report from the Shasta-Trinity/Six River Fire Complexes

Sunday August 23, 2015

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

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

Smoke Synopsis: 1000 am version
High pressure building in on Saturday did not drop the transport winds as much as anticipated. Smoke from the local fires was more mobile moving east during the morning then more northerly later in the day, which resulted in greatly improved air quality over much of the region. The Mad River, Gasquet and River Complexes remain particularly active generating the most smoke which is now drifting to the north. Southern Oregon will be affected today as well as much of western Siskiyou County. Over the next couple days, the deep valleys of Trinity County will not be as smoky as last week, however most locations will see some high concentrations for a few hours each day.
Air Quality Outlook: Shasta-Trinity & Six Rivers Complexes
Site	Sunday August 23, 2015	Monday August 24, 2015	Tuesday August 25, 2015	Comments
Crescent City	Good	Good	Good
Gasquet	USG	USG	USG
Happy Camp	Unhealthy	USG	USG
Etna	USG	Moderate	Moderate
Mt. Shasta	Good	Good	Good
Tulelake	Good	Good	Good
Yreka	Good	Good	Good
Eureka	Good	Good	Good
Hoopa	Unhealthy	USG	USG	Expect smoky conditions midday into the early afternoon.
Mad River/Dinsmore	Unhealthy	USG	USG	Expect smoky conditions midday into the early afternoon.
Orleans	USG	USG	USG	Expect smoky conditions midday into the early afternoon.
Weitchpec	Unhealthy	USG	USG	Expect smoky conditions midday into the early afternoon.
Willow Creek	USG	USG	USG	Expect smoky conditions midday into the early afternoon.
Burnt Ranch	Unhealthy	Unhealthy	Unhealthy	Expect smoky conditions midday into the early afternoon.
Hayfork	Unhealthy	Unhealthy	Unhealthy	Expect smoky conditions midday into the early afternoon.
Hyampom	Unhealthy	Unhealthy	Unhealthy
Weaverville	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
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