Triad Air Quality

Triad Forecast

Synopsis and Discussion

Ozone readings have risen into the lower Code Yellow range this afternoon and particle pollution levels are Code Green. High pressure will continue to drift southeastward and offshore through the rest of the workweek. There are currently large wildfires ongoing in southern Georgia and as the high pressure begins to move offshore, the wind shift will push the smoke northward then eastward into our area with flow wrapping around the high. Given the distance the smoke will travel, it will become somewhat diluted but concentrations are already in the lower Code Yellow range in the upstream air shed so Code Yellow particle pollution readings are anticipated for the balance of the forecast period. Likewise, Code Yellow ozone readings are expected through Friday with plenty of sunshine, warming temperatures, light winds, and a dry and potentially smoky air mass in place. Please note that the statewide NC Forest Service open burn ban continues until further notice. (Greg Perrotte / perrotgt@forsyth.cc)

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Air Monitoring Data

The Forsyth County Office of Environmental Assistance and Protection is making data available from the county's air monitoring network as a public service. These data represent the hourly data set from all of the sites within this network. Data from Triad sites outside of Forsyth County are collected by the North Carolina Division of Air Quality.

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