Today: Warmer and drier. Morning conditions are
expected to be smoky for the Holden-Stehekin
area. Morning inversions predicted to
lift by 9-10 am allowing smoke dispersal.
Hazy/smoky conditions may develop over the Cascade Range and Methow
Valley. Smoke is expected to sink into
valley/lake inversions at night creating smoky conditions for upper Lake
Chelan.
Wednesday: Continued warming and drying. Morning inversions expected to hold smoke
in the Lake Chelan valley. Afternoon instability and transport could create
hazy/smoky conditions for the north Cascade Range. Isolated afternoon thunder
showers possible. Evening northwest winds
increasing 15-20 mph which could move light smoke southwest of the Wolverine
Fire.
Thursday: Thursday has the potential for critical fire weather. Windy, dry
conditions combined with scattered thundershowers are possible.
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August 11
Today
Air Quality
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August 12
Wednesday
Air Quality
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August 13
Thursday
Air Quality
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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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Moderate
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Manson
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Good
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Good
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Good
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Methow Valley
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Good
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Good
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Good
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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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Tuesday, August 11, 2015
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