Checking local air quality can help you plan your day. The following chart includes today’s forecast for air quality, access to tomorrow’s forecast as well as real-time readings on EPA’s Air Quality Index.
During ozone season — from March 1 through October 31 — the index reflects ozone forecast conditions and current conditions based on data from Missouri’s ambient air quality monitors for ozone and fine particulate matter. Real-time readings may change during the day depending on weather conditions and levels of emissions so it’s a good idea to check them frequently.
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AirNow.gov: the federal government’s website focusing on air quality for ozone and particulate matter. To get forecast and current readings, use the search engine at the top of the page.
Direct links from AirNow.gov:
- All of Missouri
- Kansas City Air Quality
- St. Louis Air Quality
- Springfield Air Quality
Preliminary Air Monitoring Data from All Sites
MoDNR’s Current Air Quality Index Reports
Understanding the Air Quality Index Anchor
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EPA’s color-coded index chart below provides additional information regarding the various levels of health concerns. Numerical values of 100 or less on the Air Quality Index meets the federal standard for a pollutant, which EPA has set to protect public health.
EnviroFlash: a service that sends out bulletins about air quality. You pick the bulletins you want. Choices include daily forecasts and/or notifications of action days — days forecasted orange to maroon on EPA’s Air Quality Index.
Understanding the Air Quality Index – Color Chart AQI Color Level of Concern Index Values Description of Air Quality Green Good 0 to 50 Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. Yellow Moderate 51 to 100 Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution. Orange Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 101 to 150 Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. Red Unhealthy 151 to 200 Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects. Purple Very Unhealthy 201 to 300 Health alert: The risk of health effects is increased for everyone. Maroon Hazardous 301 and higher Health warning of emergency conditions: everyone is more likely to be affected.
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