The forecast for Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24, 2016, is code red for most of Western North Carolina, including Asheville and Buncombe County, and most of the foothills. Air quality will be unhealthy in these areas. Everyone should avoid prolonged outdoor activity.
McDowell County is forecast to be a code purple tomorrow. Air quality will be very unhealthy in this area. Everyone will likely be affected, and all outdoor exertion should be avoided.
The Regional Air Quality Agency office will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving. For update forecasts, please click the map below.
WNC Regional Air Quality Agency
125 South Lexington Avenue, Suite 101
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828.250.6777
Air Quality Forecast for Thursday, 11/24/2016
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