Air Quality Smoke Forecast Issue Date: 08/28/2016
Rey Fire – Los
Padres National Forest Prepared by: Ariane
Sarzotti
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Forecast conditions represent impacts
from smoke. Contributions from ozone
and other pollutants are not reflected.
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Fire Information: Yesterday fire crews continued to build direct
handline along the northeast corner of the fire from Mono Creek through Pie
Canyon and Indian Creek drainage. Air support from helicopters assisted the
ground crew’s efforts in securing the fireline. Last night crews monitored and patrolled
for hot spots inside of the fire perimeter. The priority for today will
be securing and mopping-up the remaining uncontained fireline on the
northeast corner of the fire. Fire crews will continue to build direct
handline from Mono Creek through Pie Canyon and Indian Creek drainage. Mop-up
and patrol will continue on the other portions of the fire. The fire showed
no growth yesterday, but is 54% contained. Weather
and Smoke Information: A high
pressure system arrived this morning bringing with it warmer and drier
weather. Transport winds are expected to be light and out of the north
northeast. All forecasted areas should
see Good conditions with possible hazy
skies overnight and early morning as the fire activity winds down. |
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Smoke Impacts
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Site
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Observed
Midnight-Midnight
August 27, 2016
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Forecast
August 28, 2016
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Outlook
August 29, 2016
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Worst
Time of Day Impacts
AQI and Period
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San Luis Obispo
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy conditions overnight and early
morning.
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Nipomo
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy conditions overnight and early
morning.
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Lompoc
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy conditions overnight and early
morning.
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Santa Maria
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy conditions overnight and early
morning.
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Santa Ynez
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy conditions overnight and early
morning.
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Goleta
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy conditions overnight and early
morning.
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Santa Barbara
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy conditions overnight and early
morning.
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Ojai
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy conditions overnight and early
morning.
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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.
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AQI Index
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Actions
to Protect Yourself
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Good
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None
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Moderate
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Unusually sensitive people should
consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
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Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups - USG
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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.
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Unhealthy
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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.
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Very
Unhealthy
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Everyone
should avoid any outdoor exertion; people with respiratory or heart disease,
the elderly and children should remain indoors.
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Hazardous
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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
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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 from 8-28-16
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