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Interactive map shows forecasted path for smoke from California’s Park Fire this weekend

Smoke from the Park Fire in Northern California is expected to largely spare the Sacramento region, according to a National Weather Service forecast.

As of Friday morning, air quality monitoring stations near Sacramento were reporting that levels of ozone and particulate matter were in the “good” range.

The NWS forecast predicts that Park Fire smoke will generally head north and east, affecting communities such as Redding and Red Bluff. The current forecast runs to Sunday.

Park Fire smoke forecast

This live-updating map shows the forecast direction of smoke from the Park Fire, which is burning in Butte and Tehama counties. The map also shows current air quality readings. Click on the buttons at top right for more information and to toggle the features.
Sources: National Weather Service, NOAA, AirNow

This story was originally published July 26, 2024 at 12:54 PM with the headline "Interactive map shows forecasted path for smoke from California’s Park Fire this weekend."

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