Smoke Leads Bay Space Air District to Lengthen Advisory into Tuesday – CBS San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) – The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is extending an air quality recommendation for forest fire smoke through Tuesday.
The smoke from California forest fires is expected to continue affecting the Bay Area on Tuesday. Blown smoke is expected to cause foggy and smoky skies, but pollutant levels are not expected to exceed federal health standards, and a Spare the Air Alert is not in effect.
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This notice was received by tomorrow, Tuesday, August 24th. extended. Be aware of changing conditions and avoid exposure if you can smell smoke. https://t.co/RWOOJRhQjZ
– Bay Area Air Quality (@AirDistrict) August 23, 2021
It is expected that the air quality in the air quality index is in the good to medium range. The air district will closely monitor the air quality throughout the region for smoke effects from the fires.
Officials say it is important to avoid smoke. If possible, stay indoors with the windows and doors closed until the smoke subsides, if temperatures allow. They also recommend that those affected by smoke set their air conditioning and car ventilation systems to recirculation to prevent outside air from getting inside.
The National Weather Service’s Bay Area office predicts there should be more clearings on Tuesday afternoon.
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Good monday morning! Here is the latest total smoke model issue for the next 2 days. Two waves of smoke hit the area today and through Tuesday. Most of it should stay elevated. More clearing later tomorrow. #CAwx #BayArea pic.twitter.com/pEXoEhmgXA
– NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) August 23, 2021
Smoke can irritate the eyes and respiratory tract, and cause coughing, sore throat, and irritated sinuses. Elevated particles in the air can cause wheezing in asthmatics, emphysema, or COPD. The elderly, children, and those with respiratory diseases are particularly susceptible to increased air pollution and should take additional precautions to avoid exposure.
Residents can track changes in air quality at baaqmd.gov/highs or the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map at fire.airnow.gov.
To find out when a spare-the-air alert is in effect, residents can register for text alerts by sending the word “START” to 817-57, register for email AirAlerts at sparetheat.org, 1 Call (800) HELP-AIR, download the Spare the Air app or connect with Spare the Air on Facebook or Twitter.
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