Friday, July 29, 2016, #SoberanesFire Smoke Impact Forecast #1

Smoke Synopsis

Because of the dryness of the fuels, difficult access to fire and steep terrain, Soberanes Fire is anticipated to be a long duration event.  Wildland smoke production is excellent. The fire expanded last night another 4,064 acres. New daily smoke emissions of this quantity as well as residual smoke are expected to continue for the next 3-4 days.  Most of the heavy smoke is staying in the Coastal Range west of the Salinas Valley. This has tended to minimize impact to local valleys. Light drift smoke is making its way into the San Joaquin Valley where it collects and leads to poorer air quality. Today the influence of a South/Southwest airflow may initiate earlier than previously expected. This would affect northern communities (Carmel Valley, Salinas, Hollister & Gilroy).

Air Quality Outlook: Each location can experience periods of poorer air quality. If this occurs, it usually has taken place late afternoon 4:00 PM through midnight.

Location	Yesterday July 29th Observed	Today July 29th Forecasted	Tomorrow July 30th   Forecasted	Comments: Observed & Forecasted Air Quality is based on the Air Quality Index using the 24 Hour Average.
Santa Cruz	Good	Good	Good
Gilory	Good	Moderate	Moderate
Hollister	Good	Moderate	Moderate
Salinas	Good	Moderate	Moderate
Toro Park	No Data	No Data	No Data
Monterey Board	Good	Good	Good
Carmel River Sch.	Good	Good	Good
Carmel Valley	Good	Moderate	Moderate
Gonzales	Good	Good	Good
Soledad	Good	Good	Good
Greenfield	Good	Good	Good
King City	Good	Good	Good
Disclaimer:  Air quality predictions reflect only fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Sensitive individuals including people with asthma or heart disease, infants, children, pregnant women and older adults should take precautions to avoid exposure to smoke. If you experience health effects from smoke, contact your doctor or health professional.