Air Quality Report
Issue Date: 09/02/2016
Gap Fire – Klamath National Forest Prepared by: Ariane
Sarzotti and Tomas Gonzalez
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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: Fire is 18,862 acres and grew approximately
477 acres since 9/1/16. The fire
continues to grow to the north towards the Pacific Crest trail and to the
south towards the Klamath River.
Construction of containment lines continues to progress along the west
and northwest side of the fire. The
fire is 10% contained. Crews will
continue to use containment lines from recent fires (Beaver fire 2014 &
Goff fire 2012) and will build contingency lines south of highway 96.
Weather and Smoke Information: A low pressure system off the pacific coast will keep a dry northwest flow over the region. Transport winds are expected out of the northwest today and through the weekend. Interstate 5 may continue to be impacted by smoke from Weed to Yreka and may affect visibility. Smoke monitors are in place and more are in the process of being ordered. Yreka, Oak Knoll, and Fort Jones are expected to see Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy levels of smoke. Grants Pass, Medford, Ashland, Klamath Falls and Orleans are expected get a break from the smoke through the weekend and should see Good levels of smoke. |
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Smoke Impacts from Local Fires
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Site
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Observed
Midnight-Midnight
September 1, 2016
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Forecast
September 02, 2016
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Outlook
September 03, 2016
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Worst
Time of Day Impacts
AQI and Period
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Grants Pass
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy skies in the evening and overnight.
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Medford
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy skies in the evening and overnight.
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Ashland
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Moderate
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Good
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Good
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May see Moderate
smoke levels from 12:00PM to 4:00PM.
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Klamath Falls
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy skies in the evening and overnight.
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Oak Knoll RS
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Unhealthy
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Very
Unhealthy
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Monitor
setup less than 24 hours ago, awaiting a full 24 hours of reporting for AQI
values
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Yreka
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Unhealthy
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Unhealthy
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Very
Unhealthy
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May see Very Unhealthy smoke levels from 11:00AM
to 6:00PM
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Fort Jones
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Unhealthy
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Unhealthy
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Very
Unhealthy
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May see Very Unhealthy smoke levels overnight
and into the day.
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Orleans
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy skies in the evening and overnight.
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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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