Air Quality Forecast - Chelan Lake & Methow Valley Fires Friday, August 28, 2015
Prepared by: Carolyn Kelly, Air Resource Advisor Trainee (ckelly8384@gmail.com)
Friday:
Yesterday’s winds cleared out the
smoke in local communities. Those communities nearest to the fires may see
smoke drift into the valleys beginning mid-afternoon.
Saturday:
Gusty winds will bring some relief
from smoke for affected communities.
Sunday: Weather pattern will remain cool and breezy with
occasional light showers.
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August
28
Air
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August
29
Air
Quality – Saturday
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August
30
Air
Quality –
Sunday
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Comments
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Chelan
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Good
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Good
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Good
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Depending on the rain and wind
that comes through today, air quality may improve beyond the predicted level.
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USG
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Manson
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USG
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Moderate
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Good
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Unhealthy
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Winthrop
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USG
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USG
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Good
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Twisp
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Unhealthy
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Unhealthy
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Good
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Leavenworth
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Good
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Good
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Good
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Wenatchee
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Good
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Good
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Good
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Brewster
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Unhealthy
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USG
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Good
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Disclaimer:
Conditions may change quickly. These predictions are based on anticipated
weather and fire activity. The air
quality outlook is based on data from automated instruments that have not
been subjected to a quality assurance review. AQI’s estimated for sites with
air monitors.
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For information on what each air Quality Index color code means, click on the “Smoke and Health” tab.
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