Ozone and PM2.5 Air Quality Index (AQI) Forecast
Issued: Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 2:30 PM
Tuesday, as a surface high pressure system departs to the east, light to moderate southerly winds will aid dispersion. However, abundant sunshine and temperatures around 75-80F will support ozone formation, leading to low- to mid-Moderate AQI levels in most cities. Wednesday, calm to light winds across the state will limit pollutant dispersion. Furthermore, as an upper-level ridge of high pressure begins to build over the state, mostly sunny skies and temperature in the low- to mid-80s will enhance ozone production. These conditions will yield mid- to high-Moderate AQI levels in most locations. Thursday, southerly to southeasterly winds will strengthen, aiding dispersion. However, mostly sunny and warm conditions will continue to promote ozone development, while upper-level high pressure over the state will inhibit mixing. Therefore, AQI levels will be low- to mid-Moderate.
Ozone |
71 - Moderate |
87 - Moderate |
74 - Moderate |
PM2.5 |
42 - Good |
53 - Moderate |
50 - Good |
Ozone |
51 - Moderate |
67 - Moderate |
54 - Moderate |
PM2.5 |
38 - Good |
50 - Good |
46 - Good |
Ozone |
64 - Moderate |
80 - Moderate |
67 - Moderate |
PM2.5 |
33 - Good |
46 - Good |
42 - Good |
Ozone |
67 - Moderate |
84 - Moderate |
71 - Moderate |
PM2.5 |
42 - Good |
53 - Moderate |
50 - Good |
Ozone |
50 - Good |
61 - Moderate |
51 - Moderate |
PM2.5 |
29 - Good |
42 - Good |
38 - Good |
Ozone |
67 - Moderate |
84 - Moderate |
71 - Moderate |
PM2.5 |
50 - Good |
55 - Moderate |
46 - Good |
Ozone |
51 - Moderate |
64 - Moderate |
54 - Moderate |
PM2.5 |
33 - Good |
46 - Good |
42 - Good |
Ozone |
54 - Moderate |
71 - Moderate |
58 - Moderate |
PM2.5 |
42 - Good |
53 - Moderate |
50 - Good |