Air quality to fall due to Saharan Dust

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Air Quality Bulletin
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services
2:30 pm Tuesday 12 November 2024

Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration

Air quality category: Moderate
Location: Antigua and Barbuda
Timing: Tonight until Thursday.

Synopsis: The air quality will decrease to moderate due to particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with the twenty-fourth surge in Saharan Dust for the Country for 2024.

The health risk is low for most people; however, unusually sensitive people such as asthmatics need to be aware
of potentially poor air quality and keep across the latest forecasts.

Air quality index: 51 to 80

Alert Level: II

Sensitive groups: People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children are the groups most at risk.

Health implications: Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants, there may be moderate health concerns for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air
pollution.

Caution: Active children and adults, and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion

Stay tuned to updates from the Meteorological Service via antiguamet.com, and Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @abmetservice. Also, stay tuned to other media platforms for updates.

Dale Destin

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