Sunday, August 21, 2016

Sunday, August 21 2016 Today's #ReyFire #WildfireSmoke Report

The Rey Fire was active most of yesterday and grew to 18,839 with 10% containment.  All monitors surround the fire yesterday measured minimal amounts of smoke, however more smoke is present this morning at a few sites and AQIs will likely be in the moderate to USG for today.  See the chart below for more information about each monitoring site.  Current information about the Rey Fire can be found on Inciweb.

Rey Fire
Sites with air quality monitors (based on Air Quality Index (AQI) for each 24-hr day)
Site
Yesterday’s 24 hour AQI
Notes about today
San Luis Obispo
Good
Yesterday’s air was good for these sites, however theses cities are receiving smoke this morning and will likely be moderate or USG for today.
Nipomo
Good
Lopoc
        Good

Santa Ynez
Good
Smoke was present last night and similar conditions may happen tonight.
Goleta
Good

Santa Maria
Good
Smoke concentrations are trending slightly upward early this morning.

Air Quality Index (AQI) Levels of Health Concern
ACTIONS TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Good
None
Moderate
Unusually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged or heavy exertion.
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG)
People within Sensitive Groups* should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. Everyone else may find relief by limiting prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
Unhealthy
People within Sensitive Groups* should avoid all physical outdoor activity. Everyone else should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
Very Unhealthy
Everyone should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion
Hazardous
Everyone should avoid any outdoor activity.

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