Smoke from fire near Yosemite fills skies again around Carson City region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 07/20/2018 - 7:57am
Thick smoke from the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park returned Friday to western Nevada and is affecting air quality in Carson City, Carson Valley, Lyon County and the Lake Tahoe Basin, according to the National Weather Service.
Cities affected by the smoke and haze include Carson City, Reno, Sparks, Minden, Dayton and Silver Springs areas, Truckee, Tahoe City, South Lake Tahoe, Bridgeport, Markleeville, Mammoth Lakes, Yerington and Hawthorne, according to the National Weather Service.
Air quality will be poor again Friday along with reduced visibility. Avoid strenuous outdoor activity and if you are sensitive to smoke, stay indoors.
The air quality Friday morning was "unhealthy" in the Carson Valley, with an Air Quality Index of 137. In Carson City at around 8:40 a.m. the AQI was in the "Moderate" range with a 74. The AQI is an index for reporting daily air quality and the possible associated health effects.
Based on National Weather Service forecasts, NDEP expects air quality conditions may worsen throughout the day.
When conditions cause an “unhealthy” air designation, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. When smoke levels are high enough, even healthy people may experience symptoms, such as coughing, a shortness of breath, chest pain, headaches and stinging eyes.
As conditions change or deteriorate, it is recommended that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects.
People who may be especially sensitive to elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, the elderly and those with pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma and/or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting with their personal physician.
For the most current air quality conditions check:
https://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.local_city&cityid=822
Meanwhile, the weather service says thunderstorms are likely around the region this weekend.
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