Ozone and PM2.5 Air Quality Index (AQI) Forecast
Issued: Thursday, December 7, 2023, 2:30 PM
Thursday, numerous agricultural fires across Louisiana will contribute to increased particle levels in some areas. Furthermore, light southerly to south-southeasterly winds will reduce pollutant dispersion. These conditions will yield low-Moderate AQI levels in most cities.
Friday, a morning temperature inversion will trap pollutants at the surface. However, moderate southerly winds will develop by the afternoon, promoting low-level mixing and dispersion as a cold front approaches from the west. Therefore, AQI levels will be high-Good statewide.
Saturday, as the front gradually passes over the state, scattered rain showers and moderate winds will enhance mixing and dispersion. As a result, AQI levels will be Good.
Ozone |
37 - Good |
39 - Good |
38 - Good |
PM25 |
55 - Moderate |
50 - Good |
38 - Good |
Ozone |
34 - Good |
36 - Good |
32 - Good |
PM25 |
53 - Moderate |
46 - Good |
29 - Good |
Ozone |
37 - Good |
39 - Good |
35 - Good |
PM25 |
61 - Moderate |
50 - Good |
33 - Good |
Ozone |
33 - Good |
35 - Good |
34 - Good |
PM25 |
55 - Moderate |
50 - Good |
33 - Good |
Ozone |
33 - Good |
35 - Good |
28 - Good |
PM25 |
50 - Good |
42 - Good |
25 - Good |
Ozone |
35 - Good |
37 - Good |
36 - Good |
PM25 |
53 - Moderate |
46 - Good |
38 - Good |
Ozone |
37 - Good |
38 - Good |
30 - Good |
PM25 |
57 - Moderate |
50 - Good |
25 - Good |
Ozone |
34 - Good |
36 - Good |
35 - Good |
PM25 |
50 - Good |
42 - Good |
33 - Good |