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 132,082, which is 13 more acres than yesterday. Current containment is 92%.
Smoke production from the fire has been limited despite some higher winds
thanks to cooler temperatures and increasing humidity.
Air Quality Today: Gusty winds out
of the north or northwest are expected again today. These winds will
encourage cooler temperatures and higher humidity than the day before. This
will limit smoke impacts for the area, with sporadic periods of moderate air
quality in the morning and nighttime hours. The community with the most
impact is Pacific Grove, likely due to some contribution from Loma as well.
Air Quality Tomorrow: Weather conditions and expected fire
activity continue to favor limited smoke impacts. Pooling of minor amounts of
smoke are expected in valleys and drainages overnight and early in the
morning. This smoke may briefly cause somewhat degraded air quality, but most
hours will be good.
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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
October 1, 2016
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Today’s Forecast
24-Hr AQI
October 2, 2016
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Tomorrow
Outlook
24-Hr AQI
October 3, 2016
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Best Time of Day
October 2
24–Hr AQI
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Pacific Grove
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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 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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Afternoon
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Big Sur
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Good
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Good
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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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Good
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Mid-day/Early
Afternoon
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Arroyo Seco
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No
Monitor
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Good
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Good
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Mid-day/Early
Afternoon
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Salinas
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Good
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Good
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Good
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Afternoon
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Gonzales
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Good
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Good
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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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Good
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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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