The highest AQ index in Alabama (as of 11:00 CDT) is currently the Montgomery area. Particle Pollution (PM2.5) is measuring at 51 (Moderate). This means air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Over the next few days, the highest Particle Pollution (PM2.5) will be in the Birmingham area. It is forecasted to be Moderate, meaning air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Saturday-Monday: A cold front will approach the area on Saturday and stall out near north Alabama. There will be a line of showers that will push through the area Saturday afternoon/evening well ahead of the front. The front will stall out across northern Alabama on Sunday to create overcast skies and a chance for showers. The front will lift northward on Monday and will continue the overcast skies and a chance for rain. PM2.5 is expected to be in the yellow range on Saturday, the green range on Sunday, and the yellow range on Monday. Ozone is expected to be in the green range through Monday. ML
| Range | 0 - 50 | 51 - 100 | 101 - 150 | 151 - 200 | 201 - 300 | 301 - 500 |
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| Category | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Unhealthy | Very Unhealthy | Hazardous |
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Below is a list of counties in Alabama. Click on any county below and you'll get a list of cities where we provide AQ index forecasts.