California Smoke Information: Tuesday August 25, 2015 - Shasta-Trinity/Six Rivers NF Smoke/Air Quality Report

Tuesday August 25, 2015

Shasta-Trinity & Six Rivers Complexes Mike Broughton and Greg Hosburg

Forecast conditions represent impacts from smoke. Contributions from ozone and other pollutants are not reflected.

Smoke Synopsis: 1015 Final
A general transport flow from the south to southwest combined with a coastal onshore push from the west will send smoke up into southern Oregon, but much of the smoke is aloft and not affecting surface concentrations. This morning, some of the smoke aloft will mix down to the surface for a few hours, then clear out as ventilation improves with daytime heating. Coastal areas will continue to experience typical effects of the marine layer without smoke impacts. The most active fires include the Lassic Fire (Mad River Complex), the River Complex, and the Gasquet Complex in Del Norte County.
Air Quality Outlook: Shasta-Trinity & Six Rivers Complexes
Site	Tuesday August 25, 2015	Wednesday August 26, 2015	Thursday August 27, 2015	Comments
Crescent City	Good	Good	Good
Gasquet	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Worse local conditions for a few hours late morning.
Happy Camp	USG	USG	USG	Worse local conditions for a few hours in the morning, clearing in the afternoon.
Etna	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Some smoke may move into the region Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
Mt. Shasta	Good	Good	Good
Tulelake	Good	Good	Good
Yreka	Moderate	Good	Good
Eureka	Good	Good	Good
Hoopa	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Worse local conditions for a few hours around mid-day.
Mad River/Dinsmore	USG	USG	USG	Some additional clearing in the afternoon and evening can be expected.
Orleans	Moderate	Good	Good	Worse local conditions for a few hours around mid-day.
Weitchpec	Moderate	Good	Good	Worse local conditions for a few hours around mid-day.
Willow Creek	Moderate	Good	Good	Worse local conditions for a few hours around mid-day.
Burnt Ranch	Unhealthy	USG	USG	Worse local conditions for a few hours around mid-day.
Hayfork	USG	USG	Moderate	Worse local conditions for a few hours around mid-day.
Hyampom	Unhealthy	USG	USG	Worse local conditions for a few hours around mid-day.
Weaverville	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Some smoke may move into the region Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
Anderson/Redding	Good	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