California Smoke Information: 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