FORECAST SUMMARY: Thursday, July 14th, 2022, through Sunday, July 17th, 2022
OZONE: 8-hour average Ozone concentrations are expected to start Good phasing to Moderate by the end of the weekend.
PM-2.5: 24-hour average Fine Particulate concentrations are expected to be mostly Good.
FORECAST DISCUSSION:
Air Quality has been Good, this week, with favorable winds, cooler temperatures and low humidity. Traditional summer weather returns for the weekend as winds shift southerly importing increased temperatures and humidity. Cloud cover and rain shower potential look plentiful Friday night through Sunday which should eliminate elevated ozone potential.
Monday is not as certain with conflicting model results, especially in southeast Michigan. Those model results range from southwest winds with clouds to northwest winds and clearing skies. As a result, the forecast will be updated on Sunday as it pertains to potential Monday ozone levels.
EXTENDED FORECAST:
Air Quality should be Moderate to begin the next work week.
Forecast updated by: Jim Haywood: Thursday, July 14, 2022
Next Forecast update: Sunday, July 17, 2022