Saturday: Winds from yesterday in general cleared out
smoke from the region, although dense smoke impacted areas of Douglas County
in the evening. Today’s breezy weather
conditions coupled with instability through the day will lead to active
burning on the multiple new fire starts around Chelan. The Wolverine Fire is also expected to burn
actively. High levels of smoke
production are possible with variable local impacts. Douglas and Grant Counties and the Colville
Indian Reservation may see periods of significant smoke today. Smoke from multiple regional fires may
create smoky/hazy conditions across central and eastern Washington tonight
and into tomorrow.
Sunday: Morning inversions coupled with light,
terrain-driven winds may cause smoky conditions in Manson and Chelan in the
morning and hazy conditions in Wenatchee.
Monday: Sunny
with breezy north winds. Local smoke
possible in the morning.
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August 15
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August 16
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Monday
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Chelan
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Unhealthy
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USG
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USG
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Today, worst air quality in the afternoon.
Intermittent periods of heavy smoke.
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Manson
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Unhealthy
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USG
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USG
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Today, worst air quality in the
afternoon, intermittent.
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Methow Valley
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Moderate
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Moderate
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USG
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Wenatchee
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Moderate
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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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Saturday, August 15, 2015
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