Smoke from the giant Gifford Fire burning on the Central Coast continues to impact air quality in the Tri-Counties.
An air quality alert is in effect for the Cuyama Valley, and an air quality watch is in effect for the rest of Santa Barbara County.
Officials with the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District say people should avoid strenuous outdoor activity if they can see or smell smoke and stay indoors if they have respiratory conditions.
Air quality in the region remained in the good to moderate range Tuesday for the county, but changing weather conditions this week could move some areas into the unhealthy range.
