Air Quality Report
Soberanes Fire
Forecast #60
Issue Date: 09/26/2016
Time: 0700
Prepared by: Jen Croft, ARA
& Sean Luchs, ARA (T)
Forecast conditions represent impacts from smoke from the Soberanes Fire wildfire and other fires.
Contributions from ozone and other pollutants and other sources are generally not reflected.
Fire: Current fire acres are 126,913 an increase in 223 acres. Current containment is 78%. Stronger winds on
Sunday led to increased fire activity in the fire’s interior and more smoke production. The additional acreage
of the fire came from unburned interior areas between Miller Creek and Church Creek. Crews will continue
to directly attack the fire today with no firing operations planned.
Air Quality Today: With winds generally from the east late Sunday and into Monday, smoke impacts are
more likely to be seen in the coastal communities. Tassajara, Arroyo Seco, Cachagua should also see higher
concentrations, particularly in the late night and morning hours. Very visible nighttime pooling in the Carmel
Valley and some nighttime pooling should also be seen in the Salinas Valley as smoke from Sunday settles,
particularly in Gonzales and Soledad. Winds today should provide relief for the Salinas Valley late today.
Air Quality Tomorrow: Winds near the most active part of the fire should become lighter and more
northerly, resulting in more significant nighttime pooling of smoke in the Carmel Valley. Some visual
impacts may be seen near the coast before lingering smoke kept in the area by terrain disperses.
Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Impacts from the Soberanes Fire (midnight to midnight)
Yesterday Observed
24-Hr AQI
September 25, 2016
Today’s Forecast
24-Hr AQI
September 26, 2016
Tomorrow
Outlook
24-Hr AQI
September 27, 2016
Best Time of
Day
September 26
24–Hr AQI
Carmel River
School
Carmel Valley
Moderate
Moderate
Good
Good all day
Good
Good
Good
Good all day
Toro Park
Good
Good
Good
Cachagua
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Big Sur
Good
Moderate
Tassajara
Moderate
Moderate
Arroyo Seco
No Monitor
Moderate
Good
Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups
Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups
Good all day
Mid-day/early
afternoon
Mid-day
Salinas
Good
Good
Good
Good all day
Gonzales
Good
Moderate
Good
Afternoon
Soledad
Moderate
Moderate
Good
Afternoon
Greenfield
Good
King City
Lockwood
Good
Good
Site
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Mid-day
Mid-day
Mid-day/early
afternoon
Good all day
Good all day
Disclaimer: 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.
Air Quality Report
Soberanes Fire
Forecast #60
Issue Date: 09/26/2016
Time: 0700
Prepared by: Jen Croft, ARA
& Sean Luchs, ARA (T)
For more information, please call the Soberanes Fire Information Line at (831) 204-0446
Forecasted Air Quality Map
Use the Air Quality Index to plan your activities
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a measure used for reporting daily air quality. It tells you how clean or polluted your
air is for the day, and what associated health effects might be a concern.
Views of smoke from fire: Jamesburg- http://cens.jamesreserve.edu/activejpg/cam2_hastings.jpg
Big Sur- http://www.nepenthebigsur.com/images/b.jpg
California Smoke Blog - http://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/
Monterey Air Resource Board - http://mbard.org/
AirNow - http://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.main
Air Quality Report
Soberanes Fire
Forecast #60
Issue Date: 09/26/2016
Time: 0700
Prepared by: Jen Croft, ARA
& Sean Luchs, ARA (T)
Smoke column trends through the afternoon of September 25 as seen by satellite
Photograph of smoke column activity from the afternoon of September 25
Air Quality Report
Soberanes Fire
Forecast #60
Issue Date: 09/26/2016
Time: 0700
Prepared by: Jen Croft, ARA
& Sean Luchs, ARA (T)
Air Quality Report
Soberanes Fire
Forecast #60
Issue Date: 09/26/2016
Time: 0700
Prepared by: Jen Croft, ARA
& Sean Luchs, ARA (T)
NOAA Hysplit projected trajectories from releases at heights of 100 meters , 500 meters, and 1000 m.