AirNow · Louisiana
Air quality in Baton Rouge Area
Right now34Good
Air quality is good. It's a fine day to be outside. Main pollutant: ozone. Measured 15:00 CDT.
Forecast
Today
fine particles (PM2.5)39 · Good
fine particles (PM2.5)39 · Good
Thu, Oct 8
fine particles (PM2.5)44 · Good
fine particles (PM2.5)44 · Good
Fri, Oct 9
ozone40 · Good
ozone40 · Good
Forecaster's note
Wednesday and Thursday, as Tropical Storm Isaias deepens over the western Gulf, light to moderate east-northeasterly winds will aid pollutant dispersion across southern Louisiana. However, lighter winds will limit dispersion and gradually carry thin smoke into the northern half of the state, increasing particle concentrations and enhancing ozone production. As a result, AQI levels will be low-Moderate in Shreveport and Monroe on both days, with Good to high-Good AQI levels elsewhere. Friday, as Tropical Storm Isaias continues to deepen and moves over the central Gulf, northeasterly winds will
From AirNow (forecast by Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality), checked every 30 minutes. Current readings are preliminary.