The haze is still patrolling the Reno skies up by the mountains. Wildfires—especially the Green Fire in north-central California—are to blame for it.
When air quality dips, meteorologist Dawn Johnson says sensitive groups should stay inside and avoid breaking a sweat.
"If you are usually sensitive, just try to stay indoors in a place that has good filtration," Johnson says.
Air circulation is key. Johnson adds that anyone driving while air quality is poor should turn on the air conditioning and press the air recirculation button.
You should also avoid any sort of strenuous activity.
The National Weather Service says sensitive groups that must go outside should take it easy, make it quick, and wear a mask if you have to.
"If you do have to go outside," Johnson says, "Try to make it short trips. take your time so that you're not breathing this heavily."
Johnson also has some good news for us -- the haze won't be filling our skies for much longer.
"We will be seeing conditions slowly start to improve as we go through the rest of the week," Johnson says, "When we get our more typical afternoon southwesterly breezes."
To learn more about how to keep track of air quality in your area, check out the IQ Air website.
