On Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook as "isolated thunderstorms over mainly the mountains of central and southern Utah this afternoon could produce locally gusty winds". Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. "The problem is that when the sun goes down and you start cooling, you'll get the reverse happening and the smoke that was going up over the mountain will turn around and come back down. How is my drinking water treated? Consider the measurements Friday afternoon in Wasatch Front counties: Salt Lake County, 47.7; Tooele, 74.7; Weber, 47.5; Davis, 87.2; and Cache County, 91.9. "I would anticipate pretty smoky conditions, but hopefully they'll get it more under control and it'll be a lot less acreage being burned. During the summer wildfire season, Utah residents often wonder how to protect themselves and their families from the negative impacts of smoke. Please provide feedback? SALT LAKE CITY — It’s starting to get a bit smoky across northern Utah and it’s not at all because of the handful of active wildfires currently burning across the state. “When you mix [ozone] in with the fine particulates that are coming in the smoke from California, then we have that double whammy and that’s what we saw today," Mendenhall said. "You're probably looking at at least three, maybe four days of the fire still chugging along but maybe two days if they get the resources quick enough," Struthwolf said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Please contact DEQ here to conduct business. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! While there is smoke from Utah wildfires that is having an impact, the federal agency’s atmospheric mapping shows the steady march of pollution across the West into Utah from California. Market data provided by Factset. Smoke inhalation is a detriment to personal health and the emergence of COVID-19 makes it that much more important to know how to deal with it. Struthwolf says he expects the hot and windy conditions to keep the fires going, but that as they move north towards the Pine Valley mountains, residents could see some of the smoke taper off. Terell Wilkins, St. George Spectrum & Daily News, Heavy smoke from wildfires raises concern about air quality in southern Utah, © Chris Caldwell / The Spectrum & Daily News. Though there is no good time to deal with multiple fires and the smoke that they produce, during a pandemic that adversely affects the respiratory system is less than ideal timing. Fine particulate pollution levels off the charts. That means it is incredibly unhealthy to breathe. Jared Mendenhall, spokesman for the Utah Division of Air Quality, said people with asthma and preexisting heart conditions should especially take note of the smoke-filled air and stay indoors as much as possible. The hazy skies are due to smoke from wildfires in the West. Here are his insights from a TedXSaltLakeCity lecture. In the study, it predicted even more dire impacts from smoke waves due to a changing climate bringing warmer temperatures and drier conditions, estimating that more than 82 million people will experience a 57% and 31% increase in the frequency and intensity, respectively, from smoke waves. It will be really interesting to see how weather patterns move the plume. There is plenty of overlap in the steps taken to prevent smoke inhalation dangers and steps taken to prevent contracting COVID-19. Power poles and lines are silhouetted hazy skies along the Wasatch Front on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. You can always check the air forecast for your area on the DEQ’s website. The show ran from 1955 to 1975, and was so popular that when CBS tried to cancel it in 1967, public outcry convinced the network to change its mind. We're happy to assist.*. "You would be able to clear it out in a heartbeat. Smoke will be carried east from numerous wildfires burning across Colorado and Utah today. Many of the photos in this article were used by permission from photographer Deena Snyder, who submitted them in our Utah Nature Lovers Group. “It’s going to cool down a little bit,” said Mendenhall. The Fire and Smoke Map shows fine particulate (2.5 micron, PM 2.5) pollution data obtained from air quality monitors and sensors.Information is shown on both the EPA’s Air Quality Index scale, using the NowCast AQI algorithm, and also as hourly PM 2.5 concentration values. Northern Utah’s air is being swallowed up by wildfire smoke drifting in from California and fine particulate pollution skyrocketing in some counties, with levels twice the federal standard. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Smoke from wildfires in California hangs in the air over the Salt Lake Valley on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. The web address (URL) of the page containing the broken link or other problem. “Air quality has already deteriorated to moderate levels almost everywhere,” Eubank said. Start your day with the top stories you missed while you were sleeping. Charts show the poor air can be attributed to two types of pollutants that the state is experiencing. SALT LAKE CITY -- Bad air quality is settling in across Utah as the state faces two types of pollutants from summertime conditions and smoke … That'll reduce a lot of the smoke.". We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. The show ran from 1955 to 1975, and was so popular that when CBS tried to cancel it in 1967, public outcry convinced the network to change its mind. Smoke can travel great distances and become trapped in areas far from the source of the wildfire by weather patterns. The next three or four days I would predict some smoky conditions for sure but it'll get better.". This article originally appeared on St. George Spectrum & Daily News: Heavy smoke from wildfires raises concern about air quality in southern Utah, Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Food insecurity: Bootstrapping through the pandemic in Bay City, Michigan, A 24-year-old engineer created a website that tells you if your McDonald's has a working ice-cream machine. With Utah’s hot temperatures and stagnant weather, it is a case of holding your breath. Love Utah? Conditions in Grand Junction will improve today in comparison to yesterday as smoke from the Trail Mountain fire moves north of I-70. Kevin Eubank, meteorologist at KSL-TV in Utah, said the smoke will likely linger across most of the state for a couple of days. And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. 12 Cougars play host to 1-5 Texas State on Saturday looking to complete a sweep of Lone Star State teams, all while trying not to look ahead to more difficult games on the horizon. This exposure can be sudden, last for days or weeks, and affect indoor and outdoor air quality. All rights reserved. What to do: Land managers use forms numbered two through five for all burns 20 acres or larger Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The first: Utah’s typical summertime pollution, ozone. Learn how to create your own. "Because the winds aren't going to be all that strong all the time, there's going to be some residual that's going to build up day after day so you can't truly clear it out unless there's a front coming through." Locate active wildfires in the state and region. Or neither? COVID-19: Offices of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality are open. Private landowners not covered under agricultural or general burning may also participate. With the early signing period rapidly approaching, here is a look at BYU’s 2021 recruiting class, with prospects listed according to reporting by 247 Sports. 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Smoke can travel great distances and become trapped in areas far from the source of the wildfire by weather patterns. Though the show was set in Kansas, much of it was actually filmed right here in Utah, and the abandoned film set is still standing. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources ordered an emergency closure of the Henefer-Echo Wildlife Management Area, and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest closed Dry Canyon and Little Baldy/Great Western trails as well as Forest Service road #027. The heavy smoke lying across swaths of southwestern Utah on Wednesday had some residents worried about possible health effects. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. Literally. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. These winds, combined with fires burning in the region, are cause for concern, experts say. “That will limit the ozone production, and then hopefully we can get some fronts in to clear out some of this smoke.”. Limiting outdoor activities, staying home when possible and wearing masks or face coverings are just a few of the ways people can protect themselves from both COVID-19 and smoke in the air created by fires. Wildfires can start small but spread quickly. Air-quality alerts were in effect for much of California on Thursday, where pollutants reportedly could cause “serious health problems, aggravate lung disease, cause asthma attacks and acute bronchitis, and increase risk of respiratory infections,” according to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.

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