Saturday, July 26, 2014

7/26/2014 Air Quality Report

Smoke Synopsis:
High pressure builds throughout the weekend and will linger around through early next week. Drying and warming trend will continue as temperatures rise to above normal levels, expect an upslope/downslope diurnal pattern.  Look for the fires to become more active. Smoke will be visible coming from within the fire perimeters as interior areas continue to burn and burnout operations begin.  Look for smoke to settle into low-lying/valley areas early and lifting out as daytime temperatures increase.

Air Quality Outlook:
Site
Saturday
July 26, 2014
AQI
Sunday
July 27, 2014
AQI
Monday
July 28, 2014
AQI
Comments
Brewster
Good
Good
Good

Chelan
Good
Good
Good

Colville
Good
Good
Good

Ellensburg
Good
Good
Good

Entiat
Good
Good
Good

Leavenworth
Good
Good
Good
Light morning impacts lifting by 10:00AM
Omak
Good
Good
Good

Malott
Data unavailable

Twisp
Good
Good
Good
Forecasted data used
Winthrop
Good
Good
Good
Forecasted data used
Wenatchee
Good
Good
Good
Forecasted data used
Yakima
Good
Good
Good

For detailed information about the color coded air quality categories, please see:
Warning: These data have been obtained from automated instruments and have not been subjected to a quality assurance review to determine their accuracy. They are presented for public awareness and should not be considered final. Conditions such as power outages and equipment malfunctions can produce invalid data.

1 Since wildfires often occur in remote areas, air monitoring equipment may not be available. The following table provides a quick method to assess air quality in your area. For more detailed information you can go to the following site: http://www.deq.state.or.us/aq/burning/wildfires/visibility.htm

Friday, July 25, 2014

7/25/2014 Air Quality Report

Smoke Synopsis:
Friday lingering moisture in the area will move out as high pressure begins to build. The drying and warming trend will extend into next week as temperatures will rise to above normal levels. Winds will also start to calm and an upslope/downslope diurnal pattern will prevail.  With the return of dryer and warmer conditions look for the fires to become active within their perimeters the production of visible smoke plumes possible.  Look for smoke to settle into low-lying/valley areas early and lifting out as daytime temperatures increase.

Air Quality Outlook:
Site
Friday
July 25, 2014
AQI
Saturday
July 26, 2014
AQI
Sunday
July 27, 2014
AQI
Comments
Brewster
Good
Good
Good

Chelan
Good
Good
Good

Colville
Good
Good
Good

Ellensburg
Good
Good
Good

Entiat
Good
Good
Good

Leavenworth
Good
Good
Good

Omak
Good
Good
Good

Malott
Good
Good
Good

Twisp
Monitor is working Data will be available shortly.
See Message Below1
Winthrop
Monitor is working Data will be available shortly.
See Message Below1
Wenatchee
Good
Good
Good
Data unavailable forecasted using previous conditions
Yakima
Good
Good
Good

For detailed information about the color coded air quality categories, please see:
Warning: These data have been obtained from automated instruments and have not been subjected to a quality assurance review to determine their accuracy. They are presented for public awareness and should not be considered final. Conditions such as power outages and equipment malfunctions can produce invalid data.

1 Since wildfires often occur in remote areas, air monitoring equipment may not be available. The following table provides a quick method to assess air quality in your area. For more detailed information you can go to the following site: http://www.deq.state.or.us/aq/burning/wildfires/visibility.htm
Using the 5-3-1 Visibility Index
Distance you can see*
Your are:

You have:
·  An adult
·  A teenager
·  An older child
·  Age 65 and over
·  Pregnant
·  A young child
OR
·  Asthma
·  Respiratory illness
·  Lung or heart disease
5 miles
check visibility
minimize outdoor activity
3 miles
minimize outdoor activity
stay inside
1 miles
stay inside
stay inside
No matter how far you can see, if you feel like you are having health effects from smoke exposure, take extra care to stay inside or get to an area with better air quality.  You should also see your doctor or other health professional as needed.
* less reliable under high humidity conditions