Saturday August 27, 2016 - #Reyfire Smoke Report

Air Quality Smoke Forecast                                                                Issue Date: 08/27/2016

Rey Fire – Los Padres National Forest                                       Prepared by: Ariane Sarzotti

Forecast conditions represent impacts from smoke.  Contributions from ozone and other pollutants are not reflected.
Fire Information:  Yesterday the fire was held in the same footprint. Fire crews continued to build direct line in the east end of the fire to control the slop over across the Mono Creek drainage. On the north side of the fire, crews were supported by retardant drops as they continued to build direct line. Last night crews patrolled the west end of the fire to make sure the perimeter is secure and continued to construct line directly on the fire’s perimeter along the eastern flank.  Today crews will continue to construct indirect and direct line on the fire’s east perimeter with air support backing up ground efforts. The fire still remains approximately 33,006, but 46% contained.                                                                      Weather and Smoke Information:  A high pressure system will build over the area bringing warmer and drier weather. Transport winds are expected to be light and out of the north.  San Luis Obispo, Nipomo, Lompoc and Santa Maria should see Good conditions today and tomorrow as transport winds will be out of the north.  Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Ojai may see Moderate conditions today and tomorrow.
Smoke Impacts
Site	Observed Midnight-Midnight August 26, 2016		Forecast August 27, 2016	Outlook August 28, 2016	Worst Time of Day Impacts AQI and Period
San Luis Obispo	Good		Good	Good	May see hazy conditions overnight.
Nipomo	Good		Good	Good	May see hazy conditions overnight.
Lompoc	Good		Good	Good	May see hazy conditions overnight.
Santa Maria	Good		Good	Good	May see hazy conditions overnight.
Santa Ynez	Moderate		Moderate	Moderate	May see Moderate conditions from 9:00AM to 3:00PM and overnight.
Goleta	Good		Good	Good	May see Moderate conditions from around 6:00AM to 1:00PM with hazy skies overnight.
Santa Barbara	Moderate		Moderate	Moderate	May see Moderate conditions from around 1:00PM to 6:00PM with hazy skies overnight.
Ojai	Moderate		Moderate	Moderate	May see Moderate conditions from 4:00AM to 12:00PM with hazy skies overnight.
Colors displayed above correspond roughly with the AQI chart below.  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 Blog - http://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/

Santa Barbara Air Pollution Control District - https://www.ourair.org/todays-air-quality

Infrared map of Rey Fire: 08-27-16