07/31/2014 Air Quality Report

Smoke Synopsis:
Not much change from yesterday, high pressure will linger over the area through the end of the week. A slight shift in the ridge will allow temperatures to ease back down into the 90s later in the week. Short-range expect light and variable winds with upslope/downslope diurnal pattern dominating. Look for more smoke to be visible coming from within the fire perimeters as fire activity continues to increase. Smoke from columns will settle into low-lying/valley areas overnight and lifting out with daytime heating. Models are pointing towards the possibility of mid-level moisture making its way into the area by the weekend with the potential of some isolated thunderstorms and dry lightning.
Air Quality Outlook:
Site	Thursday July 31, 2014	Friday August 1, 2014	Saturday August 2, 2014	Comments
Brewster	Good	Good	Good	Light morning impacts lifting by 10:00AM
Chelan	Good	Good	Good
Colville	Good	Good	Good
Ellensburg	Good	Good	Good
Entiat	USG	Moderate	Good	Heavy impacts possible throughout the day.
Leavenworth	USG	Moderate	Moderate	Heavy impacts possible throughout the day.
Omak	Good	Good	Good
Twisp	Good	Good	Good	Morning impacts lifting by 10:00AM
Winthrop	Moderate	Moderate	Good	Heavy impacts possible throughout the day.
Wenatchee	Good	Good	Good	Morning impacts lifting by 10:00AM
Yakima	Good	Good	Good	Forecasted data.
For detailed information about the color coded air quality categories, please see:  Washington Air Quality Advisory for Smoke and Other Fine Particle Air Pollution En Español:  El Índice de la Calidad de Aire de Washington para Humo y Otra Contaminación del Aire causadas por Partículas Finas
Warning: These data have been obtained from automated instruments and have not been subjected to a quality assurance review to determine their accuracy. They are presented for public awareness and should not be considered final. Conditions such as power outages and equipment malfunctions can produce invalid data.
1 Since wildfires often occur in remote areas, air monitoring equipment may not be available. The following table provides a quick method to assess air quality in your area. For more detailed information you can go to the following site: http://www.deq.state.or.us/aq/burning/wildfires/visibility.htm

7/31/14 11:00 am Air Quality

Air Quality Advisory - Thursday 11 am

 

Wenatchee & Chelan “Good”

Leavenworth “Unhealthy”

 

When air quality is in the “Unhealthy” range everyone is at risk of being affected by the smoke. Outdoor physical activities should be cancelled.

 

At this point everyone should limit exposure to outside air and do not do anything that would increase your breathing rate, people should avoid any exertion. It is best to stay indoors if you have asthma, diabetes, lung or heart disease, have a respiratory infection, or have had a stroke. Infants, pregnant women and people over 65 should also stay indoors. Symptoms can include headache, dizziness, wheezing and shortness of breath. The general population can experience these symptoms.

 

·       In your vehicle use the recycle mode on your interior air system.

·       If possible, go to an area unaffected by the wildfire smoke until the smoke clears, especially if you are having symptoms like headaches, dizziness or nausea or having increased respiratory symptoms like shortness of breath.

·       Keep windows closed.

·       Interior air purifiers with HEPA filters can help clean the air in your home.

·       Limit time outdoors.

·       If you are having significant problems talk to your health care provider.

 

Please Note:       Air Quality Varies Throughout the Day

 

 

07/30/2014 UDATED Air Quality Report

Smoke Synopsis: UPDATED
High pressure will linger over the area through the end of the work week. A slight shift in the ridge will allow temperatures to ease back down into the 90s later in the week. Short-range expect light and variable winds with upslope/downslope diurnal pattern dominating. Look for more smoke to be visible coming from within the fire perimeters as fire activity continues to increase. Smoke will settle into low-lying/valley areas overnight and lifting out with daytime heating. Models are pointing towards the possibility of mid-level moisture making its way into the area by the weekend with the potential of some isolated thunderstorms and dry lightning. Due to an increase in instability over the fires the Chiwaukum Complex became more active than anticipated. Several smoke plumes are visible and smoke is pushing north towards the areas of Twisp and Winthrop. Smoke from the Chiwaukum Complex could potentially combine with smoke from the Carlton Complex leading to moderate overnight impacts. Overnight downslope/ down-canyon winds may push more smoke in to the Leavenworth area causing heavier impacts that may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Air Quality Outlook:
Site	Wednesday July 30, 2014 AQI	Thursday July 31, 2014 AQI	Friday August 1, 2014 AQI	Comments
Brewster	Good	Good	Good	Light morning impacts lifting by 10:00AM
Chelan	Good	Good	Good
Colville	Good	Good	Good
Ellensburg	Good	Good	Good
Entiat	Good	Good	Good
Leavenworth	USG	Moderate	Good	Heavy impacts possible throughout the day.
Omak	Good	Good	Good	Moderate morning impacts lifting by 10:00AM
Twisp	Moderate	Moderate	Good	Heavy impacts possible throughout the day.
Winthrop	Moderate	Moderate	Good	Heavy impacts possible throughout the day.
Wenatchee	Moderate	Good	Good	Morning impacts lifting by 10:00AM
Yakima	Good	Good	Good	Forecasted data.
For detailed information about the color coded air quality categories, please see:  Washington Air Quality Advisory for Smoke and Other Fine Particle Air Pollution En Español:  El Índice de la Calidad de Aire de Washington para Humo y Otra Contaminación del Aire causadas por Partículas Finas
Warning: These data have been obtained from automated instruments and have not been subjected to a quality assurance review to determine their accuracy. They are presented for public awareness and should not be considered final. Conditions such as power outages and equipment malfunctions can produce invalid data.
1 Since wildfires often occur in remote areas, air monitoring equipment may not be available. The following table provides a quick method to assess air quality in your area. For more detailed information you can go to the following site: http://www.deq.state.or.us/aq/burning/wildfires/visibility.htm