Wildfire smoke is a complex mix of harmful gases and particles

Tuesday, August 22nd – Air quality should continue to slowly improve as tropical storm remnants move north, bringing widespread rain showers today followed by sunny skies and increased southwest winds tomorrow. Although the wind and rain are eroding the layer of wildfire smoke, a shift from southerly to southwesterly winds will bring some of that smoke through our area. The AQI may reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups/Orange or higher today before conditions improve tomorrow.

It’s important to continue to take steps to reduce your exposure to smoke. Smoke is comprised of a complex mix of gases and microscopic particles that can cause minor to serious health effects.

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For a chart of days when PM2.5 levels failed to meet health-based standards, click here.