Widespread smoke to continue around Carson City, western Nevada this week due to fires
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 8:11am
Smoke from several large wildfires has produced degraded air quality and reduced visibility over Carson City and western Nevada and will likely continue through the week, according to the National Weather Service.
The haze and smoke that is producing unhealthy air are coming from several fires burning actively in Northern Nevada and California are being transported by winds aloft into the Sierra and western Nevada, forecasters say.
While air quality is worse closer to fires, especially for Fallon, Fernley, Susanville and Mono County, all western Nevada and Sierra valley locations are experiencing diminished air quality to some degree, according to the weather service. Urban locations can expect additional reductions to air quality each afternoon through at least Wednesday as low level ozone increases.
For more air quality information, go to AirNow here and click on the map. Regular air quality updates for our region can be found at nvair.ndep.nv.gov.
With several summer fires burning through our region and air quality levels reaching a “moderate” to “unhealthy for sensitive groups” smoke level, it’s important to be mindful of our surroundings and make small adjustments to our daily routine to stay safe.
Carson Tahoe Health recommends everyone start to consider the following precautions in times of moderate or worse levels:
— Shelter in place, stay indoors.
— Keep hydrated to suppress a cough and help prevent smoky air from settling in the lungs
— Use air conditioning if possible. This helps filter air throughout the house
— Keep all doors and windows shut in both home and vehicles, when in a vehicle make sure the air conditioner is set to recirculate the air
— Humidifiers can help with the air quality in a home or building
— Masks are available for purchase at hardware stores and can help filter the air and aid in comfort; especially for those with breathing disorders
Seek emergency care if:
— You are having trouble breathing or can’t say more than four words without having to stop and take a breath
— You experience excessive sweating
— Your lips are turning blue
— You are confused or lose consciousness
The weather services advises that it is best to avoid prolonged exposure if possible and reconsider outdoor activities at this time.
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