Forecast
conditions represent impacts from smoke.
Contributions from ozone and other pollutants are not reflected.
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Fire
Information: Fire is approximately 20,876 and 14%
contained. The fire remained active
overnight in the area along Highway 96 and the Klamath River. Firefighters
successfully held it north of the highway. The western and eastern flanks of
the fire remained relatively quiet, and crews continued work to secure the line
to at least 200’ from the fire’s edge. They completed firing operations
around the Mapleseden Ranch. On the northern edge of the fire, dozers
continued to open old lines and to widen and clear brush from existing roads. The priority today is to continue to hold
the fire at the Klamath River, and to complete structure assessments and
provide structure defense as necessary.
Weather and Smoke Information: A few clouds developing
in the mountains in the afternoon, however conditions will remain dry. Transport winds are expected out of the
northwest today and through the weekend.
Oak
Knolls and Fort Jones are
expected to see Unhealthy
to Very Unhealthy levels
of smoke, while Yreka may see USG
levels with possible Unhealthy levels in the daytime. Grants
Pass, Medford, Ashland, Klamath Falls and Orleans are expected get a
break from the smoke through the weekend and should see Good levels of smoke. Seiad is expected to see Moderate levels of
smoke with potential USG levels in
the evening. |
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Smoke Impacts from Local Fires
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Site
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Observed
Midnight-Midnight
09/02/16
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Forecast
09/03/16
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Outlook
09/04/16
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Worst
Time of Day Impacts
AQI and Period
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Grants Pass
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy skies in the evening and overnight.
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Medford
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy skies in the evening and overnight.
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Ashland
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy skies in the evening and overnight.
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Klamath Falls
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy skies in the evening and overnight.
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Oak Knoll RS
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Very
Unhealthy
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Unhealthy
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Unhealthy
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May see Very Unhealthy levels of smoke
throughout the day.
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Seiad
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Good
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Moderate
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Moderate
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May see USG
smoke levels in the evening.
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Yreka
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Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
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USG
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USG
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May see Unhealthy smoke levels in the
daytime.
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Fort Jones
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Unhealthy
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Unhealthy
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Unhealthy
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May see Very Unhealthy the afternoon through
the evening.
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Orleans
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy skies in the evening and overnight.
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Colors displayed above correspond
roughly with the AQI chart below.
Conditions may change quickly, these projections are based on
anticipated weather and fire activity.
Sensitive groups including individuals with Asthma, lung or heart
disease, children, older adults, and pregnant women should take precautions
to avoid exposure to smoke. If you feel as though you are having health
effects from smoke see your doctor or health professional as needed. In some cases your eyes are your
best tools, if it is smoky outside you are being impacted. Use caution when
driving in or around smoky areas.
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AQI Index
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Actions to Protect Yourself
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Good
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None
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Moderate
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Unusually sensitive people should
consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
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Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups - USG
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People with heart or lung disease,
children and older adults should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor
exertion. Everyone else should limit
prolonged or heavy exertion.
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Unhealthy
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The
following groups should avoid all physical outdoor activity: People with
heart or lung disease, children and older adults. Everyone else should avoid prolonged or
heavy exertion.
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Very
Unhealthy
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Everyone
should avoid any outdoor exertion; people with respiratory or heart disease,
the elderly and children should remain indoors.
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Hazardous
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The following groups should remain
indoors and keep activity levels low: People with heart or lung disease;
children and older adults. Everyone else should avoid prolonged or heavy
exertion
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