Wildfire smoke lowering Baton Rouge area air quality
Wildfire smoke lowering Baton Rouge area air quality
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Wednesday, July 28 2021
Jul 28, 2021
July 28, 2021 7:06 PM
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Over the last few days, parts of Louisiana have been dealing with an unexpected increase in ozone formation and therefore lower air quality. It has become poor enough that those with breathing sensitivities may want to limit time outside.
Warm temperatures and mostly sunny skies have increased ozone production throughout the region, and calm winds have allowed pollutants to accumulate in the atmosphere. However, long-range smoke transport is also affecting the region.