California Smoke Information: Wednesday August 26, 2015 - Shasta-Trinity/Six Rivers NF Complexes Smoke/Air Quality Report

Wednesday August 26, 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: 1000 Final
Smoke sitting above the inversion layer in deep inland valleys will mix down to the surface as the day heats up, then clear in most locations. Coastal areas are likely to see some elevated smoke impacts during the morning, clearing during the afternoon and overnight, returning again the following morning. Smoke will generally drift to the northeast and east over the next two days. The Gasquet and River Complexes were active overnight. Wednesday’s fire activity is expected to remain moderate, as teams work to tie in containment lines on the Mad River, South, River and Gasquet Complexes. The Democrat Fire just west of Weaverville also has been generating some additional local smoke.
Air Quality Outlook: Shasta-Trinity & Six Rivers Complexes
Site	Wednesday August 26, 2015	Thursday August 27, 2015	Friday August 28, 2015	Comments
Crescent City	Moderate	Good	Good	Morning smoke impacts will clear in the afternoon.
Klamath Glen	Moderate	Moderate	Good	Morning smoke impacts will clear in the afternoon.
Gasquet	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Worse local conditions for a few hours mid-day.
Happy Camp	USG	Unhealthy	USG
Etna	Unhealthy	USG	Moderate	Smoke from the Democrat Fire has added to the impacts in the Scott Valley. Afternoons should see the best conditions.
Mt. Shasta	Moderate	Moderate	Good
Tulelake	Good	Good	Good
Yreka	USG	USG	Moderate	Smoke from the Democrat Fire has added to the impacts in the Shasta Valley.
Eureka	Moderate	Good	Good
Hoopa	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Worse local conditions for a few hours around mid-day.
Mad River/ Dinsmore	USG	USG	USG	Clearing in the afternoon and evening.
Orleans	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Worse local conditions for a few hours around mid-day.
Weitchpec	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Worse local conditions for a few hours around mid-day.
Willow Creek	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Worse local conditions for a few hours around mid-day.
Burnt Ranch	USG	USG	Moderate	Clearing in the afternoon and evening.
Hayfork	USG	USG	Moderate	Clearing in the afternoon.
Hyampom	Unhealthy	USG	USG	Clearing in the afternoon and evening.
Weaverville	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Smoke from the Democrat Fire will add to the impacts in the Trinity Lake area.
Anderson/Redding	Moderate	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