AQD | Rillito Forecast

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Updated On: 6/28/2024 - 8:58 AM
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Friday Forecast:


PM10

40 AQI
24-hr Avg: 43 µg/m3

Saturday Forecast:


PM10

32 AQI
24-hr Avg: 35 µg/m3

Sunday Forecast:


PM10

36 AQI
24-hr Avg: 39 µg/m3

Monday Forecast:


PM10

24 AQI
24-hr Avg: 26 µg/m3

Tuesday Forecast:


PM10

31 AQI
24-hr Avg: 34 µg/m3

Air Quality By Pollutant:

Pollutant
Friday
6/28/2024
Saturday
6/29/2024
Sunday
6/30/2024
Monday
7/1/2024
Tuesday
7/2/2024
PM10
40
32
36
24
31
Pollutant
FRI
SAT
SUN
MON
TUE
PM10
40
32
36
24
31
O3 = Ozone, PM10 = Particles ≤ 10 microns, PM2.5 = Particles ≤ 2.5 microns


Forecast Discussion:

Over the next several days, the monsoon will return to an active phase for southeastern Arizona. This means daily chances for thunderstorms in/around Rillito. Sunday afternoon/evening in particular looks to be a noteworthy time of greater thunderstorm coverage over the area. And if Sunday ends up being very active, Monday could be more of a "down" day for thunderstorm activity, as the atmosphere as to reload, as it were. For any thunderstorm that develops, clouds, gusty winds, and/or heavy rain can be expected, along with hazards such as lightning and blowing dust (prior to any rain).

In regards to PM10 (dust), briefly elevated PM10 will be possible initially when thunderstorm gusts occur. But any rain will help to decrease airborne dust. PM10 may also be elevated from morning local activity, like this morning (Friday). Overall though, PM10 is forecast in the Good AQI category each day.

Check back on Monday for the latest!

- M. Graves
ADEQ Meteorologist