Massive fire in NorCal causing flight delays and bad air Aug 2020->
Sep 7, 2020, 12:40 am
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air quality ok for AC?
we have no AC and with air so bad, it’s no longer a legit regret. I can’t use AC when the smoky air enters through that vent. Yes we have air purifiers but...
we use swamp coolers and ice. Much ice. It’s 79 in sf at 11:40p.
I’m going to get another Bingrae Melona popsicle. Mango was good so I’ll try the banana.
we have no AC and with air so bad, it’s no longer a legit regret. I can’t use AC when the smoky air enters through that vent. Yes we have air purifiers but...
we use swamp coolers and ice. Much ice. It’s 79 in sf at 11:40p.
I’m going to get another Bingrae Melona popsicle. Mango was good so I’ll try the banana.
Sep 7, 2020, 10:26 am
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Last night was unpleasant (putting it mildly). Unfortunately the 1 room portable AC requires that the exhaust goes in the window, which is close to the street ... not conducive to sleep.
Sky is pretty gray looking west this AM.
Sky is pretty gray looking west this AM.
Sep 7, 2020, 12:22 pm
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air quality ok for AC?
we have no AC and with air so bad, it’s no longer a legit regret. I can’t use AC when the smoky air enters through that vent. Yes we have air purifiers but...
we use swamp coolers and ice. Much ice. It’s 79 in sf at 11:40p.
I’m going to get another Bingrae Melona popsicle. Mango was good so I’ll try the banana.
we have no AC and with air so bad, it’s no longer a legit regret. I can’t use AC when the smoky air enters through that vent. Yes we have air purifiers but...
we use swamp coolers and ice. Much ice. It’s 79 in sf at 11:40p.
I’m going to get another Bingrae Melona popsicle. Mango was good so I’ll try the banana.
Sep 7, 2020, 11:52 pm
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Red Flag warnings for much of Northern California due to high temperatures and high winds
PGE PSPS starting in a few hours for some of Northern California (including my place)
Walbridge Fire flareup and Mandatory Re-Evacuation Order for Zone 2E4 and Warning for Zone 1D5.
and now the Creek Fire
It ain't over yet
PGE PSPS starting in a few hours for some of Northern California (including my place)
Walbridge Fire flareup and Mandatory Re-Evacuation Order for Zone 2E4 and Warning for Zone 1D5.
and now the Creek Fire
It ain't over yet
Sep 8, 2020, 6:30 pm
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Not great air today (understatement) but supposedly offshore winds will provide some relief starting on Thursday. Also the excessive heat (think highs of 110) has abated so the coming weekend may be quite tolerable in SF bay area.
Sep 8, 2020, 10:45 pm
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today was lucky good in San Francisco and I was able to be out in the afternoon.
I must return a cello tomorrow Wednesday to el cerrito and that’ll be a more interesting errand. I’ll survive.
Sep 9, 2020, 10:33 am
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Sep 9, 2020, 11:05 am
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Welcome to Mars...
Turk & Masonic, San Francisco, 09:00 September 9, 2020
My cat is all weirded out and there are no birds on the bird feeder as they all think it's nighttime
Turk & Masonic, San Francisco, 09:00 September 9, 2020
My cat is all weirded out and there are no birds on the bird feeder as they all think it's nighttime
Sep 9, 2020, 12:40 pm
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Yes I felt like I woke up in a scfi story. So disorienting and weird. But the saddest was the firefighters caught in Big Sur fires yesterday 
https://www.sfgate.com/california-wi...t-15551069.php
https://www.sfgate.com/california-wi...t-15551069.php
Sep 9, 2020, 2:28 pm
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I would imagine that all sorts of wild creatures are freaking out right now. They've never seen a day like this before. Few of their ancestors have, either.
Sep 9, 2020, 7:28 pm
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The most bizarre thing I have seen here in my lifetime. It feels like the end of days is coming. You have to wonder what is next...
Visitors looking for clean air should head to SLO or Lake Tahoe, though conditions can shift with the winds. Do not plan to drive up I5 or 101 into Oregon, where things are worse.
Visitors looking for clean air should head to SLO or Lake Tahoe, though conditions can shift with the winds. Do not plan to drive up I5 or 101 into Oregon, where things are worse.
Sep 9, 2020, 9:53 pm
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The photos of SF posted above by others are good, but don't really do the phenomenon justice. It was VERY dark -- orange and dark -- most of the day today. Cameras are compensating for the low light conditions.
And yeah, it stayed very cool today, thanks to the blockage of sunlight by smoke and ash.
And yeah, it stayed very cool today, thanks to the blockage of sunlight by smoke and ash.