Issued: Friday September 30, 2016 0800
Posted by: Jen Croft- ARA & Sean Luchs ARA (t)
Forecast conditions represent impacts from smoke from the Soberanes Fire wildfire and other fires. Contributions from ozone and other pollutants and other sources are generally not reflected.
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Fire: Current fire acreage is 132069, an increase in 2,674 acres -mainly due to better mapping of the
fire. Current containment is 92%. Direct attack will continue to be used, with
no firing operations planned.
Air Quality Today: Southwest winds
early will bring minor morning impacts to communities in the Carmel Valley
and parts of the Salinas Valley. Some relief looks to come in the afternoon,
though visible impacts should be expected. A cold front late this afternoon will
bring gusty northwesterly winds. Minor impacts are expected in the
communities of Tassajara, Arroyo Seco, and Greenfield as evening conditions
begin pooling smoke in the valleys. The
Loma Fire may contribute to visible smoke and result in minor impacts, mainly
later tonight.
Air Quality Tomorrow: Gusty northwest winds will continue, but
bring cooler temperatures and better moisture to help mitigate smoke impacts.
These conditions will reduce the smoldering of interior fire activity that
will assist in limiting the smoke impacts to the greater Soberanes fire area.
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Particulate
Matter (PM 2.5) Impacts from the Soberanes Fire (midnight to midnight)
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Site
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Yesterday Observed
24-Hr AQI
September 29, 2016
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Today’s Forecast
24-Hr AQI
September 30, 2016
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Tomorrow
Outlook
24-Hr AQI
October 1, 2016
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Best Time of Day
September 30
24–Hr AQI
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Pacific Grove
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Good
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Afternoon
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Carmel River School
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Good
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Good
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Good
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Afternoon
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Carmel Valley
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Good
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Good
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Good
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Afternoon
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Cachagua
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Good
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Good
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Good
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Late
Afternoon
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Big Sur
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Good
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Moderate
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Good
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Afternoon
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Tassajara
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Good
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Good
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Moderate
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Late
morning/Mid-day
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Arroyo Seco
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No
Monitor
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Good
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Moderate
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Late
morning/Mid-day
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Salinas
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Good
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Moderate
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Good
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Afternoon
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Gonzales
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Good
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Afternoon
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Soledad
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No
Data Available From Monitor
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Moderate
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Good
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Afternoon
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Greenfield
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Good
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Good
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Good
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Afternoon
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King City
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Good
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Good
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Good
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Afternoon
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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.
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For more information, please
call the Soberanes Fire Information Line at (831) 204-0446
Forecasted Air Quality Map
Use the Air Quality Index to
plan your activities
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a measure
used for reporting daily air quality. It tells you how clean or polluted your
air is for the day, and what associated health effects might be a concern.
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