Ozone and PM2.5 Air Quality Index (AQI) Forecast
Issued: Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 2:32 PM
Wednesday through Independence Day, isolated to scattered thunderstorms each day will enhance atmospheric mixing and inhibit ozone production. However, calm to light surface winds throughout the period will hinder dispersion and allow Saharan dust to linger, keeping particle levels elevated over much of the Bayou State. Additionally, fireworks displays will lead to localized increases in particle concentrations on Friday evening. These conditions will yield low- to mid-Moderate AQI levels in most cities on all three days.
Ozone |
61 - Moderate |
48 - Good |
51 - Moderate |
PM25 |
68 - Moderate |
66 - Moderate |
71 - Moderate |
Ozone |
42 - Good |
37 - Good |
41 - Good |
PM25 |
62 - Moderate |
58 - Moderate |
56 - Moderate |
Ozone |
41 - Good |
40 - Good |
44 - Good |
PM25 |
68 - Moderate |
66 - Moderate |
71 - Moderate |
Ozone |
41 - Good |
37 - Good |
42 - Good |
PM25 |
73 - Moderate |
68 - Moderate |
66 - Moderate |
Ozone |
47 - Good |
40 - Good |
44 - Good |
PM25 |
44 - Good |
55 - Moderate |
53 - Moderate |
Ozone |
44 - Good |
44 - Good |
49 - Good |
PM25 |
69 - Moderate |
66 - Moderate |
71 - Moderate |
Ozone |
51 - Moderate |
45 - Good |
49 - Good |
PM25 |
44 - Good |
56 - Moderate |
66 - Moderate |
Ozone |
28 - Good |
28 - Good |
33 - Good |
PM25 |
75 - Moderate |
68 - Moderate |
66 - Moderate |