Saturday, August 29, 2015

Saturday August 29, 2015 - Shasta-Trinity/Six Rivers NF Morning Smoke and Air Quality Report




Saturday August 29, 2015
Shasta-Trinity & Six Rivers Fire Complexes                                     Mike Broughton and Greg Hosburg
 
Forecast conditions represent impacts from smoke.  Contributions from ozone and other pollutants are not reflected.
Smoke Synopsis:    0930 Morning version
Rain arrived early this morning over most of the fires, although those to the south received much less than up in Del Norte County, which as expected received over an inch in some locations.  The rain and wind cleared smoke out of most of the surrounding areas, with the big question now being, how much will the fires put up today?  Regardless, the whole of NW California will experience good dispersion today and tomorrow.  Depending on which fires become active following the moist and breezy conditions this morning and afternoon, some locations may experience smoky conditions for a short time.

Sunday, light smoke can be expected to move into the broad valleys of north-central California, although no poor air quality levels are anticipated.

Air Quality Outlook:  Shasta-Trinity & Six Rivers Complexes
Site
Yesterday
Observed
Today (Saturday)
August 28, 2015
Tomorrow (Sunday)
August 29, 2015
Comments
Crescent City

Good
Good

Klamath Glen

Good
Good

Gasquet

Good
Moderate

Happy Camp

Good
Moderate

Etna

Good
Moderate

Mt. Shasta

Good
Moderate

Tulelake

Good
Moderate

Yreka

Good
Moderate

Eureka

Good
Good

Hoopa

Good
Good

Mad River/ Dinsmore

Good
Good

Orleans

Good
Good

Weitchpec

Good
Good

Willow Creek

Good
Good

Burnt Ranch

Good
Moderate

Hayfork

Good
Moderate

Hyampom

Good
Moderate

Weaverville

Good
Moderate

Anderson/Redding

Good
Moderate



Disclaimer: Forecast conditions represent air quality levels affected by fine particulates; contribution from ozone and other pollutants is not reflected.  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 Information Blog - http://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/      
North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District http://www.ncuaqmd.org/
Smoke Monitoring Information - http://smoke.airfire.org/monitoring/#/
Wildfire Smoke – A Guide for Public Health Official from California Air Resource Board
Wildland Fire Personnel Smoke Exposure Guidebook from National Interagency Fire Center


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