July 9, 2007
Hazy Start in the East…
Prepare for a hot and hazy day! PM2.5 levels, already in the moderate range (left image), are expected to reach unhealthy for sensitive groups (code orange-right image) in some areas. Webcam images from NPS (bottom left) and our site (UMBC-bottom right) display the hazy conditions. Stay linked to the blog for a detailed post on the nations air quality! Refer to the live ELF LIDAR feed while you wait.
Current & forecasted PM2.5 levels:
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Also refer to the morning GASP AOD image to get a better idea of haze distribution.
