Air quality forecast is yellow and green for Friday, Aug. 16

News release from AirNow:

Forecast for Buncombe County, NC
Tomorrow’s Forecast
Friday, Aug 16: 53 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns)
40 AQI Good Ozone

Extended Forecast
Saturday, Aug 17: 55 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns)
40 AQI Good Ozone
Sunday, Aug 18: 48 AQI Good Particle Pollution (2.5 microns)
38 AQI Good Ozone
For additional information concerning the air quality forecast including a detailed forecast discussion, please visit the following link on the NC Division Of Air Quality Web Site: https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/
Care for the Air
— Drive less: carpool, vanpool, take the bus, telecommute.
— Conserve electricity.
— Pack a lunch or walk to lunch.
— Avoid idling your vehicle.
— Refuel and mow after 6:00pm.

Air Quality Index (AQI)
Green………..0- 50 AQI……..Good air quality. No health risks are expected. Enjoy outdoor
……………………………………….activities!
Yellow…….51-100 AQI……..Moderate air quality. Air quality is okay, but unusually sensitive
……………………………………….people may be affected, especially when the AQI nears 100.
Orange….101-150 AQI……..Air quality is Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups. Children,
……………………………………….active adults, and those with heart or respiratory disease,
……………………………………….including asthma, should limit outdoor activity.
Red……….151-200 AQI……..Unhealthy air quality. Everyone should avoid prolonged outdoor
……………………………………….activity.
Purple……201-300 AQI……..Very Unhealthy air quality. Everyone should avoid outdoor
……………………………………….activity.

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