Air
Quality Summary Report - Chelan and Methow Valley Fire Friday, August 21, 2015
Enjoy the clear air while you have it. A shift in weather patterns later today will likely result in greater fire activity and bring more smoke into nearby valleys and beyond.
Friday: A continued increase in fire activity from
multiple fires including the Reach, Wolverine, Black Canyon, First Creek,
McFarland, & Blankenship fires could create widespread smoky/hazy
conditions for most of central Washington again today. Chelan should see
smoke throughout the day with heavier amounts in the evening. Wenatchee and
Leavenworth can expect to see some clear skies with little or no smoke until
the evening. Manson will see light smoke in the morning, heavier smoke after
noon, and potentially hazardous levels later in the evening. Methow Valley will
see smoke throughout the day with heavier smoke beginning early afternoon and
increasing into the night.
Saturday:
Active fire behavior in the area
should have Chelan and Manson seeing smoke throughout the day. Wenatchee and
Leavenworth should see light smoke clearing out through the day. Methow
Valley will see varying levels of smoke throughout the day as well.
Sunday: Chelan, Manson, and Methow Valley should expect to
see smoke throughout the day and Wenatchee and Leavenworth should see smoke
through the day clearing out later on.
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August 21
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August 22
Saturday
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August 23
Sunday
Air Quality
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Comments
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Chelan
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Good
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Hazardous
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Unhealthy
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As winds shift later in the day on Friday, smoke from the Okanogan
Complex will be driven down through the Columbia River Valley.
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Hazardous
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Unhealthy
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Manson
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Moderate
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Unhealthy
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Unhealthy
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Hazardous
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Methow Valley
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Unhealthy
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Unhealthy
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Unhealthy
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Leavenworth
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Good
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Moderate
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USG
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Moderate
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Good
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Wenatchee
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Good
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Moderate
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USG
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Moderate
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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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Index Levels of Health
Concern
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Actions Recommended by WA
Department of Ecology to Reduce Smoke Exposure
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Good
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None
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Moderate
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People with asthma, respiratory
infection, diabetes, lung or heart disease, or have had a stroke should limit
outdoor activities or do activities that take less effort, such as walking
instead of running.
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Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
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Sensitive groups include people with
heart or lung disease, asthma, diabetes, infants, children, adults older than
65, pregnant women, or who have had a stroke.
These people should limit time spent outdoors.
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Unhealthy
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Everyone
should limit time spent outdoors. Everyone should avoid exercising outdoors
(including sports teams) and choose non-strenuous indoor activities. People
with asthma, respiratory infection, diabetes, lung or heart disease, or have
had a stroke should stay indoors. Infants, children, pregnant women and
adults over age 65 should also stay indoors.
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Very Unhealthy
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Everyone
should stay indoors, do only light activities, and keep windows closed if it
is not too hot. Run air conditioners on re-circulate and close the outside
air intake. Use indoor air cleaners with HEPA filters, if available. If you
must be outdoors, wear an N-95 respirator mask. People with chronic diseases
should check with their health care provider before wearing a mask.
Check
with your local health department for health information. People with asthma,
lung and heart disease, or have had a stroke should check with their health
care provider for advice about leaving the area. Anyone with shortness of
breath, wheezing, chest pain, heart palpitations, extreme fatigue, or
difficulty moving or speaking should call their health care provider or call
911.
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Hazardous
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Everyone
should stay indoors, do only light activities, and keep windows closed if it
is not too hot. Run air conditioners on re-circulate and close the outside
air intake. Use indoor air cleaners with HEPA filters, if available. If you
must be outdoors, wear an N-95 respirator mask. People with chronic diseases
should check with their health care provider before wearing a mask.
Check
with your local health department for health information. People with asthma,
lung and heart disease, or have had a stroke should check with their health
care provider for advice about leaving the area. Anyone with shortness of
breath, wheezing, chest pain, heart palpitations, extreme fatigue, or
difficulty moving or speaking should call their health care provider or call
911.
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