The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services is continuing 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 into the weekend, minimizing smoke dispersion from numerous
wildfires in the area. Stable conditions and little wind will
enhance the noticeability of smoke, especially in the overnight into
and morning hours.
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: