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Current Air Quality & Forecast

 

Air Quality Forecast

 

July 2 – July 5: The high-pressure ridge building across our region will be impactful, bringing an extended period of excessive heat with little to no overnight relief, and increased fire danger. The RED FLAG WARNING in the Santa Cruz Mountains through Tuesday night signals high fire risk. There is also an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING beginning Tuesday morning through Saturday evening for areas away from the immediate coast. Expect temperatures ranging from the mid-90s to low-100s inland, and upper-60s to mid-80s at the coast. Interior Monterey County and San Benito County may see temperatures between 105-110 degrees. With the above average temperatures, AQIs for Ozone could reach MODERATE. AQIs for PM2.5 (smoke) will be GOOD, but stagnant air could bring PM2.5 AQIs to MODERATE. With calm wind conditions, AQIs for PM10 (dust) will be GOOD.

 

Infographic about updated 2024 AQI for fine particle pollution with new breakpoints and health impacts information.

 

PM2.5 (Smoke) Sensors

 

Regulatory Air Monitoring Stations