California Smoke Information: Thursday, August 18, 2016 #Soberanes Fire Smoke Impacts

Air Quality Report Issue Date: 08/18/201

Soberanes FIre Prepared by: Jen Croft

Forecast-21

Forecast conditions represent impacts from smoke from the Soberanes Fire wildfire. Contributions from ozone and other pollutants are not reflected.
Fire: Moderate fire activity today associated with backing fire along the southern edge towards the river drainage, and perimeter burnout operations to maintain the containment of the western flank. Current perimeter is 79,000 acres, with 2,317 new acres. Current containment is reported at 60%. Air Quality Today: Limited air movement paired with cumulative smoke impacts resulted in an increase in nighttime smoke impacts. The Carmel and Salinas Valleys will not see significant improvement today as the deep marine layer returns and brings a light SW wind with it. Big Sur will continue to be a pinch point for smoke emissions moving along the coastline, causing unhealthy conditions. Air Quality Tomorrow: Potential for clearing for areas to the North, but no significant improvement for the Valley areas as the cooling conditions limit the opportunity for smoke dispersal.

Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Impacts from the Soberanes fire
Site	Yesterday Observed Midnight-Midnight 24-Hr AQI August 16, 2016		Today’s Forecast 24-Hr AQI August 17, 2016	Tomorrow Outlook 24-Hr AQI August 18, 2016	Best Time of Day August 16 AQI and 24 hr. Period
Santa Cruz	Good		Good	Good	Good conditions today
Gilroy	Good		Good	Good	Good conditions today
Hollister	Good		Good	Good	Good conditions today
Salinas	Good		Good	Good	Good conditions today
Toro Park	Good		Good	Good	Good conditions today
Monterey AFB	Good		Moderate	Good	Good conditions today
Carmel River School	Good		Moderate	Good	Good conditions today
Carmel Valley	Good		Moderate	Moderate	Some relief in afternoon
Gonzales	Good		Moderate	Moderate	Some relief in afternoon
Soledad	Good		Moderate	Moderate	Some relief in afternoon
Greenfield	Moderate		Moderate	Moderate	Some relief in afternoon
King City	Good		Moderate	Moderate	Some relief in afternoon
SJ Bautista	Good		Moderate	Good	Some relief in afternoon
Ford Ord	Good		Moderate	Good	Some relief in afternoon
Big Sur	Unhealthy		Unhealthy	Unhealthy	No significant improvement
Pacific Grove	Good		Good	Good	Good conditions today
Disclaimer: 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