Sunday, August 30, 2015

Sunday August 30, 2015 - Shasta-Trinity/Six Rivers NF Complexes Morning Smoke/Air Quality Report



Sunday August 30, 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:    1030 Morning version
Yesterday’s rain over most of the fires and breezy conditions in their wake cleared skies and valleys all through NW California.  Fires were not extinguished, however, ever though their produced smoke was greatly reduced. The River Complex near Hyampom continues to show activity, as well as the Gasquet Complex Fires (Bear and Peak).  Fuels are expected to dry out the next few days, which should lead to more smoke being produced, offset in part by activity wrapping up at some of the other locations.

Smoke dispersion over the next few days looks good - impacts are only expected in areas close to active burning primarily in the late night and early morning hours, and late morning-early afternoon hours down-river.  Smoke areas could see higher concentrations for a few hours today and tomorrow near areas where fuels have dried out enough.

Air Quality Outlook:  Shasta-Trinity & Six Rivers Complexes
Site
Yesterday
Observed
Today (Sunday)
August 30, 2015
Tomorrow (Monday)
August 31, 2015
Comments
Crescent City

Good
Good

Klamath Glen

Good
Moderate
Higher levels in the river drainage to the east.
Gasquet

Moderate
Moderate

Happy Camp

Moderate
Moderate

Etna

Moderate
Moderate

Mt. Shasta

Moderate
Moderate

Tulelake

Moderate
Moderate

Yreka

Moderate
Moderate

Eureka

Good
Good

Hoopa

Good
Good

Mad River/ Dinsmore

USG
USG
Smoky in the mornings, good afternoons.
Orleans

Good
Good

Weitchpec

Good
Good
Some periods of higher concentrations.
Willow Creek

Good
Good

Burnt Ranch

Moderate
Moderate
Higher concentrations mid-day, clearing in afternoon.
Hayfork

Moderate
Moderate

Hyampom

USG
USG
Smoky in the mornings, good afternoons.
Weaverville

Moderate
Moderate

Anderson/Redding

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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