05/12/2025 Forecast Update

FORECAST SUMMARY: Monday, May 12, 2025, through Friday, May 16, 2025

OZONE: 8-hour average Ozone concentrations are expected to range between Good (AQI Green) to Low Moderate (AQI Yellow).

PM-2.5:  24-hour average Fine Particulate concentrations are also expected to range between Good (AQI Green) to Low Moderate (AQI Yellow) through the forecast period.

 FORECAST DISCUSSION

Monday will continue the weekend act with clear skies, low humidity, and temperatures reaching the 80’s.  Ozone will likely reach the Moderate range in the southern half of the state while fine particulates will range between Good and Moderate, statewide.

Clouds and moisture move into the state, Monday night, leading to an increased chance of shower activity for Tuesday and Wednesday.  Under cloudy skies, ozone concentrations will be Good while fine particulates will continue to range between Good and Moderate.

Thursday should return to partly sunny skies and warmer, more humid conditions.  That will lead to the possibility of strong to severe storms during Thursday night as a cold front moves through.  Air Quality should range between Good and Moderate before drier air returns during Friday with mostly Good Air Quality.

 EXTENDED FORECAST:

 Air Quality is expected to continue being mostly Good going into the upcoming weekend.