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The AQI tells you how clean the air is and whether it will
affect your health. Through AIRNow, EPA, NOAA, NPS, state, and local agencies work together
to report current and forecast conditions for ozone and particle
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Where You Live
Local forecasts and current air quality maps, animations, visibility web cams and state
and local Web sites. |
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National Overview
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Current conditions |
Cities issuing action days
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Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Issues Health Statement
A series of fires burning in the Sierra Nevada have caused smoke in the Sacramento region, impacting visibility. Ash from the fires has also been reported falling in various parts of the region. Elevated levels of particulate matter (PM) caused by smoke from a wildfire in northern Yolo County are impacting the northern Bay Area, particularly Napa, Sonoma and Marin counties. How to Protect Your Family from the Health Effects of Smoke
Sacramento Area Health Statement
Bay Area Spare the Air Program
BAAQMD News Release (PDF)
Smoke Impact: Rumsey Fire Update |
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Ozone season ends for many states September 30. Ozone forecasts and conditions will not be available for these areas. AQI forecasts and current conditions are available for over 300 cities across the US. Particle pollution forecasts and conditions are available year-round. Most cities report the AQI for ozone only during ozone season, typically May - September. However, Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas provide ozone information year-round.
2004 Summer Ozone Season - National Recap |
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Mount St. Helens Update, October 14, 2004. Current Status is Volcano Alert (Level 2).
Volcanos Can Impact Air Quality
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| October is children's health month. Kids can learn about the Air Quality Index (AQI) and how air quality effects their health. AQI for Kids
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Today's Air Quality Forecast
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