California Smoke Information: Sunday, September 25, 2016 #Soberanes Fire Smoke Impact Forecast #59

Soberanes Fire Smoke Impact Forecast #59
Issued: Sunday September 25, 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 126,693 a decrease in 260 acres due to improved interior mapping. Current containment is 77%. Successful suppression efforts and change in assessment of risk has shifted strategy to limit burnout operations and go direct along the interior perimeters as much as possible. Air Quality Today: Today we expect light winds from the ENE. Tassajara, Arroyo Seco and Cachagua will continue to see night time pooling and day time relief. Activities and events along the Coastal communities can expect some light visual some impacts today, expect evening hours to settle smoke into the valleys as the marine layer moves back onshore. Air Quality Tomorrow: Potential for a ESE transport wind to pair with a ENE surface wind late Sunday and into Monday, smoke impacts are likely to move out to the coastal communities and then disperse along the coastline terrain features. Tassajara, Arroyo Seco, Cachagua, Big Sur, and Pacific Grove communities are likely to be the zones of highest concentrations, with very visible nighttime pooling in the Carmel Valley.

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

Forecast Map for September 25. Cachagua looks to see moderate air quality, and expectations are for Tassajara and Arroyo Seco to see air quality that is unhealthy for sensitive groups

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.