Smoke Outlook for 6/09 - 6/10

Osceola National Forest Wildfires 2019

Issued at: 2019-06-09 09:28 EDT

Wildfire

Lighting started a new wildfire yesterday outside of the Osceola National Forest boundary, and firefighters quickly responded to help state and local partners suppress the fire. This is a good example that conditions are still dry, and even with the recent rain showers fires can still impact roadways and communities. Fire personnel are still actively mopping up and securing the wildfires on the Osceola National Forest. Wildfire risk will remain present until significant rainfall happens across the area.

Smoke

Smoke should be light today unless a new wildfire starts. Cloud cover overnight should keep the formation of fog to a minimum, but it can’t be ruled out altogether. Hwy 250 through the forest may see an increase in smoke in localized areas near actively smoldering fires at night and in the earlymorning hours. Rain showers have kept the formation of smoke to a minimum during the day.

Roadway Safety

Smoke can be found at different levels throughout the day as temperature and wind influence the fires. Once spotted it is wise to reduce speeds and drive with caution. Any new fires in the area can quickly produce smoke that can impact roadways and disrupt traffic. Look for smoke ahead signs along roadways and be mindful of the message.

Daily AQI Forecast* for Jun 09, 2019

Comment for Today Sun, Jun 09 and Mon, Jun 10

Lake City and White Springs

No air quality impacts are expected today. Storms in the area should clean the airshed out.

Issued 2019-06-09 09:28 EDT by William Basye; william.basye@usda.gov

Air Quality Index (AQI) Actions to Protect Yourself

Good None

Moderate Unusually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged or heavy exertion.

USG People within Sensitive Groups* should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Unhealthy People within Sensitive Groups* should avoid all physical outdoor activity.

Very Unhealthy Everyone should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion.

Hazardous Everyone should avoid any outdoor activity.

*Disclaimer: This forecast is based on fine particulates only; ozone is not included. Forecasts may be wrong; use at own risk. Use caution as conditions can change quickly. See your health professional as needed. Smoke sensitive groups should take appropriate precautions.

Additional Links

Fire Information http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6372/
Fire Information Email http://osceolafireupdates@gmail.com

Issued by USFS Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program www.wildlandfiresmoke.net Osceola
National Forest Updates tools.airfire.org/outlooks/OsceolaNationalForest

*Smoke and Health Info www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=smoke.index

Smoke Outlook for 6/08 - 6/09

Daily AQI Forecast * for Jun 08, 2019

USG People within Sensitive Groups should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Unhealthy People within Sensitive Groups should avoid all physical outdoor activity.

Disclaimer: This forecast is based on fine particulates only; ozone is not included. Forecasts may be wrong; use at own risk. Use caution as conditions can

Incident Information http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6372/ Incident email http://osceolafireupdates@gmail.com

Issued by USFS Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program www.wildlandfiresmoke.net

Osceola National Forest Updates tools.airfire.org/outlooks/OsceolaNationalForest

*Smoke and Health Info www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=smoke.index

Smoke Outlook for 6/07 - 6/08

Osceola National Forest Wildfires 2019

Daily AQI Forecast * for Jun 07, 2019

USG People within Sensitive Groups should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Unhealthy People within Sensitive Groups should avoid all physical outdoor activity.

Disclaimer: This forecast is based on fine particulates only; ozone is not included. Forecasts may be wrong; use at own risk. Use caution as conditions can

Inciweb- Wildfire information https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6372/ Fire Information Officer email contact http://osceolafireupdates@gmail.com

Issued by USFS Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program www.wildlandfiresmoke.net

Osceola National Forest Updates tools.airfire.org/outlooks/OsceolaNationalForest

*Smoke and Health Info www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=smoke.index

Wildfires
There are five wildfires burning in the area of Osceola National Forest that firefighters are actively engaging. Firefighters are continuing to mop up and secure firelines daily. With the dry weather and heat fires continue to burn out within the perimeter however, firefighters are staying diligent and taking action where it can safely be done.
Smoke
Smoke will continue to be present until significant rain moves into the area. Nighttime hours will have the highest concentrations of smoke near the ground. Areas with water corridors can trap smoke in heavier concentrations and act as transportation paths for smoke. As the day heats up smoke should rise and move to the northeast.
Roadway Safety
Motorist along Interstate 10 are advised to drive with headlights on and, watch for firefighting equipment in the area. Smoke may settle on roadways and highways in the early morning hours after midnight. The presence of local fog and humidity mixed with smoke can reduce visibility even more. Drive with caution and reduce speeds when appropriate.

Lake City and White Springs: Southwest winds today should keep any smoke in the area moving to the northeast. Smoke impacts should remain light to none during the day however, any new wildfires that start could impact air quality for the area. Air quality will hover between good and moderate today. Smoke from various fires may be contributing to the moderate air quality in the White Springs area due to dry conditions across the northern part of the state.
Issued 2019-06-06 09:21 EDT by William Basye; william.basye@usda.gov

Air Quality Index (AQI): Actions to Protect Yourself:
Good None
Moderate Unusually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged or heavy exertion.
USG People within Sensitive Groups* should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
Unhealthy People within Sensitive Groups* should avoid all physical outdoor activity.
Very Unhealthy Everyone should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion.
Hazardous Everyone should avoid any outdoor activity.


*Disclaimer: This forecast is based on fine particulates only; ozone is not included. Forecasts may be wrong; use at own risk. Use caution as conditions can change quickly. See your health professional as needed. Smoke sensitive groups should take appropriate precautions.

Additional Links
Inciweb Wildfire Information https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6372/ Osceola National Forest Wildfires 2019 Email Address http://OsceolaFireUpdates@gmail.com
Issued by USFS Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program www.wildlandfiresmoke.net
Osceola National Forest Updates tools.airfire.org/outlooks/OsceolaNationalForest
*Smoke and Health Info www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=smoke.index

Osceola National Forest

Big Gum Swamp Wilderness Prescribed Burn

On May 9, 2019 the Osceola National Forest conducted a 257-acre prescribed burn in the Big Gum Swamp Wilderness. That fire continues to burn on the east side of the wilderness, consuming vegetation which was previously too wet to burn completely. These pockets have dried out due to the recent hot weather. Reburn is also occurring.

Heavy smoke may come from this area as unburned fuels continue to burn. Firefighters are patrolling and monitoring the wilderness. The fire has not escaped the prescribed fire boundaries. No new wildfires are burning in the Big Gum Swamp Wilderness.

Hot, dry weather is expected to continue for the next several days and motorists are asked to exercise caution when driving through the forest because of the increased firefighter presence and smoke that could be on the roadways.

For more information about wildfires on the Osceola National Forest, please contact: the fire information line at

(386) 243-0301, OsceolaFireUpdates@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page at @NationalForestinFlorida.