AIR QUALITY FORECAST
Memphis & Shelby County

Pollution Control - Memphis & Shelby County Health Department 814 Jefferson Avenue - Memphis Tennessee 38105


November 6, 2008

Forecast for FINE PARTICULATE MATTER



Good
 

0 - 50 - No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range.




Forecast for OZONE


Good
 

0 - 50 - No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range.



Forecast Comments:

The Air Quality Forecast provides the residents of Memphis and Shelby County with accurate clean air information as a
result of ongoing atmospheric monitoring by the Memphis & Shelby County Health Department Air Pollution Office. The
forecast includes two primary pollutants, ozone and fine particulate matter and are represented by the color code below.



Green - No health impacts are expected in this range.

Yellow - Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

Orange - Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Red - Unhealthy Air Quality Expected

Purple - Very Unhealthy Air Quality is Expected


Information and Links:

Tennessee AQI Forecasts - Covers major areas in Tennessee, featuring a webcam of the Smokey Mountains

EPA Air Quality Information - Lots of Air Quality information from the Environmental Protection Agency

Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality - Air Quality information from the State of Arkansas.

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation - Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation

Clean Air Tips:
· Refuel cars and mowers after 7:00 pm
· Carpool and combine daily errands
· Drive less during peak hours or hot days

For more information:
Contact the Air Monitoring and Forecasting Branch of
the Memphis and Shelby County Health Department
at (901) 544-7349.


Go to Environmental Health Services Air Quality Page

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