Friday, August 28th, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN (although borderline) air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range.
Please call WNC Regional Air Quality office if you have any questions.
WNC Regional Air Quality Agency
49 Mt. Carmel Road
Asheville, NC 28806
828-250-6777
Air Quality Forecast for Friday, 08/28/2015
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