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AQD | Mcdust Forecast

Saturday

Low_gauge
Stagnation: Morning and evening stagnation

Wind: Light easterly winds

Sunday

Low_gauge
Stagnation: Morning and evening stagnation

Wind: Light and variable winds

Monday

Moderate_gauge
Stagnation: Morning and evening stagnation

Wind: Light and variable winds

Tuesday

Low_gauge
Stagnation: Morning and evening stagnation

Wind: Southwesterly winds 5-10 mph

Wednesday

Low_gauge
Stagnation: Morning and evening stagnation

Wind: Westerly winds 5-15 mph

Discussion

PM10 did exceed the federal health standard again yesterday. Over the weekend, we do expect some improvement with less dust generating work activities. Therefore, we are dropping the risk level to Low. On Monday, we expect a Moderate dust risk to return with calm conditions and a return to the work week. Then on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, we are forecasting a Low dust risk due to better ventilation from a tough moving through, as well as less dust generating work activity over the holiday.

- R. Nicoll
ADEQ Meteorologist