West Michigan Clean Air Coalition

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5/10/2021 Forecast Update

FORECAST SUMMARY:

Monday, May 10th, 2021 through Monday, May 17th, 2021

Ozone:  8-hour average Ozone concentrations are expected to be Good through the forecast period.

PM-2.5:  24-hour average Fine Particulate concentrations are also expected to be mostly Good through the forecast period.

FORECAST DISCUSSION:

Cooler weather will persist during the first half of the week with some areas remaining under frost/freeze advisories.  While this weather pattern may have disrupted flower planting plans, Air Quality has been exceptionally Good during this period of cool weather.

High pressure begins migrating into the area during Wednesday and will dominate our weather through the weekend.  Temperatures should rebound back into the upper 60’s by the end of the work week.  Warmer weather and more seasonal temperatures should arrive, next week.

In the meantime, cooler weather and favorable winds will keep Michigan Air Quality mostly Good through the forecast period.

EXTENDED FORECAST:

Air Quality should be mostly Good going into the next work week.

Forecast updated by Jim Haywood: Monday, May 10th, 2021
Next forecast update: Monday, May 17th, 2021