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EXPLAINER: Why is the sky orange this AM in the Bay Area? 
You'll have guessed it was #wildfire smoke. The bulk of it, says @ggweather, is coming from the north, via light NW winds aloft. Some of that smoke is coming from way up in #Oregon.
But why so ORANGE?
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@RadioBWatt)
You'll have guessed it was #wildfire smoke. The bulk of it, says @ggweather, is coming from the north, via light NW winds aloft. Some of that smoke is coming from way up in #Oregon.
But why so ORANGE?
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@RadioBWatt)
The sky is orange this morning, says @ggweather, because of the upper level density of all that #wildfire smoke.
The smoke filters out different levels of light from sun — and it's filtering out everything BUT those oranges and yellows.
( @teacupinthebay)
orange this morning, says @ggweather, because of the upper level density of all that #wildfire smoke.The smoke filters out different levels of light from sun — and it's filtering out everything BUT those oranges and yellows.
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@teacupinthebay)
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is the reason it kinda looks like a weird sunset right now. It's the same filtering of the light that happens when the sun gets low and sets, says @ggweather.
And if you're wondering why it's so DARK? The thickness of smoke is filtering out MORE light
( @kqedangela)
is the reason it kinda looks like a weird sunset right now. It's the same filtering of the light that happens when the sun gets low and sets, says @ggweather.And if you're wondering why it's so DARK? The thickness of smoke is filtering out MORE light
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@kqedangela)
Something many want to know: why can't you take a accurate photo of how today's orange sky looks to your eyes?
It's the camera's white balance, says @ggweather!
Play around with the settings, and set it to "Cloudy Day" if possible. That will help. https://twitter.com/LinaBlanco/status/1303709004418306049
It's the camera's white balance, says @ggweather!
Play around with the settings, and set it to "Cloudy Day" if possible. That will help. https://twitter.com/LinaBlanco/status/1303709004418306049
So, does today's orange sky in the Bay Area mean the air quality is terrible?
NO, says @ggweather. It's not bad today at all, and outdoor activities aren't prohibited.
Bookmark our our Bay Area air quality map: https://www.kqed.org/science/1930023/map-heres-your-daily-air-quality-report-for-the-bay-area
orange sky in the Bay Area mean the air quality is terrible?NO, says @ggweather. It's not bad today at all, and outdoor activities aren't prohibited.
Bookmark our our Bay Area air quality map: https://www.kqed.org/science/1930023/map-heres-your-daily-air-quality-report-for-the-bay-area
How much longer will the sky be orange / yellow?We're looking at a couple more days at least, says @ggweather — until the #wildfires causing the smoke are contained. Or we get a sea breeze.
So, expect to wake up to Tatooine/Blade Runner 2049 vibes tomorrow.
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@StarkKev)
