Thursday, August 6, 2015

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:
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

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