California Smoke Information: Monday, September 26, 2016 #SoberanesFire Smoke Impact Forecast #60

Soberanes Fire Smoke Impact Forecast #60
Issued: Monday September 26, 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.


Fire: Current fire acres are 126,913 an increase in 223 acres. Current containment is 78%. Stronger winds on Sunday led to increased fire activity in the fire’s interior and more smoke production. The additional acreage of the fire came from unburned interior areas between Miller Creek and Church Creek. Crews will continue to directly attack the fire today with no firing operations planned. Air Quality Today: With winds generally from the east late Sunday and into Monday, smoke impacts are more likely to be seen in the coastal communities. Tassajara, Arroyo Seco, Cachagua should also see higher concentrations, particularly in the late night and morning hours. Very visible nighttime pooling in the Carmel Valley and some nighttime pooling should also be seen in the Salinas Valley as smoke from Sunday settles, particularly in Gonzales and Soledad. Winds today should provide relief for the Salinas Valley late today. Air Quality Tomorrow: Winds near the most active part of the fire should become lighter and more northerly, resulting in more significant nighttime pooling of smoke in the Carmel Valley. Some visual impacts may be seen near the coast before lingering smoke kept in the area by terrain disperses.

Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Impacts from the Soberanes Fire (midnight to midnight)
Site	Yesterday Observed 24-Hr AQI September 25, 2016	Today’s Forecast 24-Hr AQI September 26, 2016	Tomorrow Outlook 24-Hr AQI September 27, 2016	Best Time of Day September 26 24–Hr AQI
Carmel River School	Moderate	Moderate	Good	Good all day
Carmel Valley	Good	Good	Good	Good all day
Toro Park	Good	Good	Good	Good all day
Cachagua	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Mid-day/early afternoon
Big Sur	Good	Moderate	Good	Mid-day
Tassajara	Moderate	Moderate	Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	Mid-day
Arroyo Seco	No Monitor	Moderate	Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	Mid-day
Salinas	Good	Good	Good	Good all day
Gonzales	Good	Moderate	Good	Afternoon
Soledad	Moderate	Moderate	Good	Afternoon
Greenfield	Good	Good	Good	Mid-day/early afternoon
King City	Good	Good	Good	Good all day
Lockwood	Good	Good	Good	Good all day
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.

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.

Views of smoke from fire: Jamesburg- http://cens.jamesreserve.edu/activejpg/cam2_hastings.jpg

Big Sur- http://www.nepenthebigsur.com/images/b.jpg

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