California Smoke Information: Monday August 29, 2016

Air Quality Report Issue Date: 08/29/2016

Soberanes Fire Prepared by: Randy Striplin and Robert Elleman

Forecast-32

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 today. Increasing winds from northwest may increase fire activity and smoke production starting this afternoon and lasting through tomorrow. Current perimeter is 92,314 acres, with 512 new acres. Current containment is reported at 60%. Air Quality Today: Light transport winds will initially be from the west, and then will shift to be from the northwest and increase in strength by afternoon. After a smoky period in the morning, air quality in Big Sur will improve midday. Stronger winds may help dissipate smoke in Tassajara area, but expect degraded air quality as compared to the past few days as smoke is transported in that direction. Cachagua may start today with some smoke but should clear by late morning. Air Quality Tomorrow: Gusty northwest winds continue tomorrow. The Tassajara areas should expect conditions similar to today. Big Sur and Cachagua should have good air quality.

Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Impacts from the Soberanes fire
Site	Yesterday Observed Midnight-Midnight 24-Hr AQI August 28, 2016	Today’s Forecast 24-Hr AQI August 29, 2016	Tomorrow Outlook 24-Hr AQI August 30, 2016	Best Time of Day August 29 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	Moderate	Good	Relief starting midday
Tassajara Hot Springs	Good	Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	Better in the morning
Big Sur	Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	Moderate	Good	Relief in the afternoon with the sea breeze
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