On the other hand, if the storm moves in clean air, that’s a perfect scenario – reducing fire activity and delivering fresh air! I’m hoping and predicting it’s the latter. As for air quality, storms bring down the mixing heights, so if smoke is trapped below the clouds it could just be rain and smoke trapped in the valleys. This also means local fires won’t be putting off significant plumes like the ones that we’ve seen this past week. The forecasted rain and thunderstorms can be a mixed bag for fires with the potential for new fire starts from lightning strikes, but with a good amount of rain they slow down fire activity and cool everything off. Anyone experiencing symptoms of heart or lung disease associated with smoke exposure should contact their health care provider. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, people with heart or lung disease, children and the elderly should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. The rain this weekend should give the Swan Valley a little relief as it slows down fires a bit. The Colt Fire is burning slower but still putting out some smoke that could impact Condon to Seeley Lake this weekend. Condon to Seeley Lake should see some relief from smoke this weekend with forecasted weather but could still see some smoke from the Tin Soldier Complex burning to the north. For the weekend, air quality in Missoula County will fluctuate between periods of Good air quality to Moderate. Conditions in Condon are currently Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Early this morning, air quality was Good in Missoula and Seeley Lake but has moved into Moderate to match what Frenchtown was experiencing all night. Now that the winds are coming from the north, smoke is traveling down Hwy 93 from fires on the Flathead Reservation ( Big Knife Fire, Niarada Fire). Hazardous Waste, Spills, Water Pollution.Animals - Abuse, Bites, Neglect, Viscious.Missoula Valley Water Quality District +.Wildfire Smoke-Ready Resources and Blog.PM10 Redesignation Request and Limited Maintenance Plan.Missoula Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas.Carbon Monoxide 2nd 10-year Limited Maintenance Plan.Performance Management & Quality Improvement.
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