The highest AQ index in Indiana (as of 17:00 EDT) is currently the Lafayette area. Particle Pollution (PM2.5) is measuring at 53 (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 Evansville 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.
AQI values for ozone and PM have been in the good range from Monday to Tuesday with moderate PM 2.5 readings recorded on Wednesday through Thursday. Ozone values was good with a few moderates sprinkled in mid to end of week. Temperatures Friday are forecast to be cooler than the day prior with highs in the low 50's, mostly cloudy conditions, rain chances before 2 PM, and sporadically gusty winds. High temperatures Saturday are also forecast to be in the low to mid-50's, Sunday temperatures will warm slightly in the mid-to upper 60's, and Monday high temperatures are forecast to be in the mid-to-upper 70's. Saturday will be sunny as high pressure and a strengthening ridge builds in; the ridge will be prevalent Friday PM through Sunday. Sunday a few clouds build in before a slight chance of showers and storms are introduced Monday. The NOAA 06Z BC model for PM2.5 forecasts moderate levels for Friday, good levels Saturday, and moderate Sunday through Monday. A mix of mostly good with a few moderate seems likely today since the frontal system and gusty winds will likely clear us out, Saturday with sunshine, light winds, and high pressure a mix of moderate and good seems probable as well. Sunday and Monday with the building temperatures, ridge and high pressure system moderate seems accurate. Mixing heights are forecast to be around 3,400 ft Friday, 4,300 ft Saturday, and 5,200 ft Sunday.
| 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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