Friday: Red flag warning until 8pm today for both thunderstorms
and flash floods. The fire burned actively all night creating moderate to unhealthy
air quality before midnight and in the early morning for the Lake Chelan
area. Near noon, northwest winds 30-40
mph are expected, bringing cooler conditions.
Limited smoke lofting is expected due to windy conditions at all
levels through the afternoon. Haze and
smoke may affect a large area of central-eastern Washington and Northern
Idaho today.
Saturday: Valley inversions in the early morning coupled
with light down valley winds may create local areas of smoke in Manson and Chelan. Afternoon winds primarily west-northwest could
prolong local smoky conditions and impact air quality in the Moses Lake
area. Smoke from multiple fires in the
northern Cascade mountains could affect air quality in the Methow Valley
area.
Sunday: Mild and drier weather expected.
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August 14
Today
Air Quality
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August 15
Saturday
Air Quality
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August 16
Sunday
Air Quality
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Comments
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Chelan
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Today, worst air quality in the morning.
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Manson
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USG
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USG
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Moderate
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Today, worst air quality in the morning.
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Methow Valley
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Intermittent moderate air quality in
the afternoon.
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Wenatchee
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Moderate
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Good
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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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