FORECAST SUMMARY: Monday, August 12, 2024, through Fri, August 16, 2024
OZONE:
8-Hour average Ozone concentrations will be mostly Good (AQI Green) to Low Moderate (AQI Yellow).
PM-2.5:
24-hour average Fine Particulate concentrations are also expected to be mostly Good (AQI Green).
FORECAST DISCUSSION:
If you did not get out and enjoy the weather during the past weekend, you missed a golden opportunity. The good news is that the same weather pattern will persist for the next few days.
Monday skies will remain partly sunny, and it will be a little milder with high temperatures reaching the upper 70s to lower 80s. While the forecast is showing the slight possibility for some pop-up type of showers, during Monday afternoon, the dry conditions make that a remote possibility. Similar conditions look to persist through Wednesday and into Thursday with a gradual increase in temperature into the mid-80’s. Air Quality should remain mostly Good during this period with the possibility of Low Moderate in Southeast Michigan during Wednesday.
There is increasing confidence for a widespread and substantial rainfall event occurring on Thursday night and Friday. Models are indicating amounts ranging for 0.5” to 2.0” of potential rain through the area. Low pressure looks to persist through the weekend with clouds, scattered showers, and daytime high temperatures in the upper 70’s. Air Quality should remain mostly Good during this period.
EXTENDED FORECAST:
Air Quality is expected to be Good going into next week.
Next Forecast Update: Friday, August 16, 2024