Today: Critical and complex fire weather expected for
today and tomorrow with a red flag warning today. Isolated thunderstorms in
the morning increasing to scattered
thunderstorms in the evening and through the night. Strong low-level instability in the morning is expected to create very active burning
and smoke production for the Wolverine Fire. Simultaneously, a mid-level inversion will
cap the area and hold smoke locally. Widespread
smoky conditions expected for central Washington today from many regional
fires including the Wolverine and Cougar fires. Northwesterly winds 20-30 mph will begin to push
smoke from Wolverine to the south and southeast at night. Nighttime smoke may disperse throughout south-central
Washington.
Friday: Northwest winds increase 30-40 mph in the morning with cooler, but dry
conditions. Fire is expected to burn
actively all Thursday night into Friday morning. Smoky conditions in the morning likely to
exist locally. Midday and afternoon
smoky conditions may exist over a large area of central Washington. By afternoon, locally heavy downpours
possible from intense thundershowers.
Saturday: Mild and drier weather expected.
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August 13
Today
Air Quality
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August 14
Friday
Air Quality
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August 15
Saturday
Air Quality
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Comments
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Chelan
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Unhealthy
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Unhealthy
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Moderate
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Today worst air quality morning through
afternoon.
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Manson
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Very Unhealthy
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Unhealthy
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Moderate
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Today worst air quality morning through
afternoon.
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Methow Valley
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Unhealthy
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Unhealthy
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Moderate
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Today worst air quality afternoon and
evening.
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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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Thursday, August 13, 2015
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