Air Quality Alert issued March 4 at 9:11AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services has issued
an Air Quality Alert for fine particulates for Horry County in South
Carolina until further notice. An Air Quality Alert means that the
fine particulate concentrations within the specified areas may
approach or exceed unhealthy standards due to local wildfire smoke
in the Myrtle Beach area.

High pressure over the Southeast U.S. will continue to dominate the
region today, minimizing smoke dispersion from numerous wildfires in
the area. Stable conditions and light winds will enhance the ground
confinement of the smoke, especially overnight into the daytime
morning hours. A cold front accompanied with showers and
thunderstorms will move across the area Wednesday, which should help
with wildfire containment efforts.

SCDES recommends that individuals with respiratory health issues
limit time spent outdoors and/or move all activities indoors to
avoid the smoke or fine particulates. Keep windows and doors closed.
Run an air conditioner if you have one but keep the fresh-air intake
closed and the filter clean to prevent outdoor smoke and fine
particulates from getting inside. Please note that locations closest
to the wildfire activity are more likely to experience smoke at any
given time.

For more information about fine particulates, please visit:
https://fire.airnow.gov

For more information about wildfires/prescribed burns, please visit: