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
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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