This Air Quality Alert is in effect until 12 PM on Friday.
Most mountain and foothill communities in Tuolumne County are expected to be impacted by smoke.
Exposure to particle pollution can cause serious health problems, aggravate lung disease, cause asthma attacks and acute bronchitis and increase risk of respiratory infections.
Residents are advised to use caution as conditions warrant. People with heart or lung diseases should follow their doctors advice for dealing with episodes of unhealthy air quality.
Additionally, older adults and children should avoid prolonged exposure, strenuous activities or heavy exertion as conditions dictate.
For more information, call the Tuolumne County Air District at 209-533-5693.
Additionally, a Red Flag Warning remains in effect through Wednesday 11 PM for the Mother Lode from 1000 through 3000 feet and the Stanislaus National Forest.
According to the National Weather Service, gusty winds and lightning are possible through this period. Thunderstorms should contain some rainfall and become wetter with time. Stronger storms may produce abundant lightning and small hail. The best chance for thunderstorms will be late Wednesday. Some storms may extend into the central valley.
Local wind gusts of over 40 to 50 mph are possible.
Lightning strikes may create new fire starts. Erratic winds from the thunderstorms may cause fires which develop to spread rapidly. The greatest threat of thunderstorms will be during the afternoon and evenings.
The low pressure system will remain over northern California through Thursday morning.
As I've been saying: be safe.
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