Thursday, August 27, 2015

Thursday August 27, 2015 Shasta-Trinity/Six Rivers NF Smoke/Air Quality Report



Thursday August 27, 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.
Note: Report format changed. “Yesterday Observed” added, Day 3 forecast removed.
Smoke Synopsis:    1045 morning version
A change is in the air!  One more day of a warm, dry, southwesterly flow in advance of an approaching cold front which should move through Saturday morning with a few hours of wet weather for NW corner of the state and not so wet as one looks SE.

Smoke today will be primarily confined to areas closest to the active burning near the Bear and Peak Fires of the Gasquet Complex, the River and South Complexes, and the Lassic Fire in the Mad River Complex. 


Air Quality Outlook:  Shasta-Trinity & Six Rivers Complexes
Site
Yesterday
Observed
Today (Thursday)
August 27, 2015
Tomorrow (Friday)
August 28, 2015
Comments
Crescent City

Moderate
Good
Morning smoke impacts will clear in the afternoon.
Klamath Glen

Moderate
Good
Morning smoke impacts will clear in the afternoon.
Gasquet

Moderate
Moderate
Worse local conditions for a few hours mid-day.
Happy Camp

Unhealthy
USG

Etna

USG
Moderate
Best conditions in the afternoon, worst in the evening.
Mt. Shasta

Good
Good

Tulelake
missing
Good
Good

Yreka

USG
Moderate
Best conditions in the afternoon, worst in the evening.
Eureka

Good
Good

Hoopa

Moderate
Moderate
Worse local conditions for a few hours around mid-day.
Mad River/ Dinsmore

USG
USG
Smoky mornings, clearing in the afternoon and evening.
Orleans

Moderate
Moderate
Worse local conditions for a few hours around mid-day.
Weitchpec

Moderate
Moderate
Worse local conditions for a few hours around mid-day.
Willow Creek

Moderate
Moderate
Worse local conditions for a few hours around mid-day.
Burnt Ranch

Unhealthy
Moderate
Smoky morning, clearing in the afternoon and evening.
Hayfork

Moderate
Moderate
Clearing in the afternoon.
Hyampom

Unhealthy
USG
Smoky early, clearing in the afternoon and evening.
Weaverville

Moderate
Moderate
Smoke from the Democrat Fire will add to the impacts in the Trinity Lake area.
Anderson/Redding

Moderate
Moderate
Some smoke impacts may be noticeable during the evening and overnight.


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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