The highest AQ index in Minnesota (as of 16:00 CDT) is currently the Southwestern Minnesota area. Particle Pollution (PM2.5) is measuring at 70 (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 Ozone (OZONE) will be in the Central Minnesota area. It is forecasted to be Good, meaning air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
High pressure with cleaner and cool air will hold over the area on Friday, and air quality will be Green (Good). The high will shift east on Saturday, and temperatures will jump back to above normal on strong southerly winds. Red flag warnings are in place on Saturday for favorable fire weather conditions due to low humidity and gusty winds. AQIs should remain Green on Saturday due high winds and plentiful mixing. For Sunday, temperatures jump another 5-10 degrees, but winds will be much ligher. Slightly dirtier air may arrive in southern Minnesota and bring Yellow (Moderate) in parts of southern Minnesota, while air quality remains mainly Green in the north.
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| Category | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Unhealthy | Very Unhealthy | Hazardous |
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