Thursday, August 6, 2015 - Shasta-Trinity & Six Rivers Complexes Air Advisory Report

Wednesday, August 6, 2015                                                                        Issued on August 6, 2015 Shasta-Trinity & Six Rivers Complexes                                    Chuck Sams, Erin Law and Dan Chan Smoke Synopsis: Wednesday morning update
Smoke has socked in to the river canyons this morning and is not expected to clear out in the near term.  The disturbance expected Friday may initiate some scouring but effects may not be noticeable until Sunday.
Air Quality Outlook:  Shasta-Trinity & Six Rivers Complexes
Site	Wednesday August 5, 2015 AQI		Thursday August 6, 2015 AQI	Friday August 7, 2016 AQI	Comments
Anderson	USG		Moderate - AM	Good - AM
			Good - PM	Moderate - PM
Crescent City	Good		Moderate - AM	Moderate - AM
			Moderate - PM	Good - PM
Etna	Moderate		Good - AM	Good - AM
			Moderate - PM	Moderate - PM
Gasquet	Good		Unhealthy - AM	USG - AM
			USG - PM	Moderate - PM
Happy Camp	Moderate		Moderate - AM	Moderate - AM
			Moderate - PM	Moderate - PM
Hayfork	Hazardous		Moderate - AM	Moderate - AM
			USG - PM	USG -PM
Hoopa	NA		Unhealthy - AM	Unhealthy - AM
			Moderate - PM	Moderate - PM
Hyampom	NA		USG – AM	Moderate – AM
			Unhealthy - PM	Moderate - AM
Mt. Shasta	Unhealthy		Unhealthy - AM	Good - AM
			Unhealthy - PM	Moderate - PM
Willow Creek	Good		Unhealthy - AM	Unhealthy - AM
			Moderate - PM	Good - PM
Yreka	USG		Moderate - AM	Moderate -PM
			Moderate - PM	Moderate - PM
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:

AirNow - http://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.local_state&stateid=5&tab=0

California Smoke Information Blog - http://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/      

Shasta County Air Pollution Control District - http://www.co.shasta.ca.us/index/drm_index/aq_index.aspx

Interagency Real Time Smoke Monitoring - http://app.airsis.com/usfs/fleet.aspx