The highest AQ index in North Carolina (as of 20:00 EDT) is currently the Forsyth County-Winston-Salem-Greensboro-High Point area. Ozone (OZONE) is measuring at 80 (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 Forsyth County-Winston-Salem-Greensboro-High Point 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.
Air quality levels continue to reach into the upper YELLOW range as highs reach into the upper 80s and winds come out of the west-southwest. A cold front will be sliding through the region Sunday morning and will help end this mid-April heat wave. The chances for rain should start later tonight and last through Sunday morning. Cooler air will fill in behind the front and help keep highs in the upper 60s Sunday thru Tuesday. Expect AQI levels to return to the GREEN range Sunday but then rebound back into the lower YELLOW range for Monday and Tuesday. (Bodenhamer) *** Due to increased wildfire risk and severe drought across most of the state, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a statewide ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide. ***
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