California Smoke Information: Wednesday August 31, 2016

Air Quality Report Issue Date: 08/31/2016

Soberanes Fire Prepared by: Randy Striplin and Robert Elleman

Forecast-34

Forecast conditions represent impacts from smoke from the Soberanes Fire wildfire. Contributions from ozone and other pollutants are not reflected.
Fire: Moderate to active smoke production yesterday as winds from the northwest caused elevated fire activity mainly in the southeastern area of the fire. Today conditions will be similar. Burnout operations are likely on the southern containment line. Current perimeter is 93,714 acres, with 469 new acres. Current containment is reported at 60%. Air Quality Today: Good transport winds from the north today should help to clear out smoke for most areas. Smoke drainage down the Big Sur River Valley into Big Sur this morning should be minimal. The winds will be lighter today than yesterday with less dissipation of smoke in Tassajara area, so the current pattern favors degraded air quality in that portion of the fire area. Air Quality Tomorrow: Winds will weaken and shift to being from the west tomorrow. The winds from the west tomorrow should transport smoke into the Tassajara area. Big Sur can expect the recurring pattern of smoky mornings and clear afternoons. Air quality in Cachagua should be good with fire to the south and winds pushing smoke to the east.

Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Impacts from the Soberanes fire
Site	Yesterday Observed Midnight-Midnight 24-Hr AQI August 30, 2016	Today’s Forecast 24-Hr AQI August 31, 2016	Tomorrow Outlook 24-Hr AQI September 1, 2016	Best Time of Day August 31 AQI and 24 hr. Period
Santa Cruz	Good	Good	Good	Good conditions today
Gilroy	Good	Good	Good	Good conditions today
Hollister	Good	Good	Good	Good conditions today
Salinas	Good	Good	Good	Good conditions today
Toro Park	Good	Good	Good	Good conditions today
Monterey AFB	Good	Good	Good	Good conditions today
Carmel River School	Good	Good	Good	Good conditions today
Carmel Valley	Good	Good	Good	Good conditions today
Gonzales	Good	Good	Good	Good conditions today
Soledad	Good	Good	Good	Good conditions today
Greenfield	Good	Good	Good	Good conditions today
King City	Good	Good	Good	Good conditions today
Cachagua	Good	Good	Good	Good conditions today
Tassajara Hot Springs	Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	Moderate	Better in the afternoon
Big Sur	Moderate	Good	Moderate	Good conditions today
Pacific Grove	Good	Good	Good	Good conditions today

Disclaimer: 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