Friday, September 18, 2015

Air Quality Forecast-NE Washington Regional Fires- Friday September 18, 2015

Air Quality Forecast-NE Washington Regional Fires- Friday September 18, 2015
Prepared by Carolyn Kelly (ckelly8384@gmail.com), Air Resource Advisor Trainee

Smoke Summary: Drier air is expected today along with a mix of sun and clouds. Temperatures will increase and there is potential for showers later in the day. Fire behavior is expected to be minimal.

Extended Outlook:  Dry air and warming is expected through the weekend with windy weather coming through the region starting Sunday as several weak weather disturbances pass through. Next week looks to be mild and dry through the middle of the week.

*Monitoring stations for Tonasket, Orient, and Kettle Falls have been shut down due to machine malfunction as of 09/10/2015.      
Site
Air Quality
Comments
September 17
Thursday
September 18
Friday
September 19
Friday
Spokane Metro
Good
Good
Good
Communities nearest to the fires may see some haze and smoke from burnout activities on local fires.
Davenport
Good
Good
Good
Colville
Good
Good
Good
Kettle Falls*
Good
Good
Good
Wellpinit
Good
Good
Good
Orient*
Good
Good
Good
Inchelium
Good
Good
Good
Omak
Good
Good
Good
Nespelem
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Early hours may be in the USG or moderate range but expect good to moderate depending on local winds.  

Republic
USG
Moderate
Moderate
Tonasket*
Good
Good
Good
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.
Republic, WA Webcam: http://rcabletv.com/cam_republic.html

For information on what each Air Quality Index color code means, click on the “Smoke and Health” tab above.

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