Air Quality Alert issued March 7 at 4:22PM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

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 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: