Monitor air quality for carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), ground-level ozone (O3), nitric oxides (NO, NOdiff, NOy) particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5)
Omaha, NE
Joined June 2019
- Tweets40
- Following17
- Followers171
- Likes1
The air quality in Omaha and Douglas County is been good for some time. Thanks to all!!! It is the start of Ozone season so be alert as it is a invisible pollutant. Be air aware at douglascountyairquality.com which also has the daily pollen
6
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will continue to push the PM2.5 AQI values for the Omaha Douglas County MSA into the high orange (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) and even the Red (Unhealthy) AQI categories throughout Friday and into Saturday. Reduce strenuous outdoor activity
1
34
Fire smoke has already made its way into the Omaha and Douglas County area. Expect the Air Quality Index to be in the Unhealthy category for most of the day. Refrain from outside activities today if you are sensitive to air quality. douglascountyairquality.com #smoke #Omaha #fires
123
Smoke from Canada fires and the northwest are starting to enter Douglas County. Should be around until Wed. night and maybe Thursday 8/3 morning hours. AQI in the Unhealthy for Sensitive groups. Keep aware at douglascountyairquality.com #AQI #Omaha #fires
113
Ozone levels will possibly be around the Unhealthy for Sensitive groups AQI levels through Memorial weekend. Ozone develops as the day progresses so sensitive groups should limit activities after 3 pm. Keep an eye on it at douglascountyairquality.com
Canadian fire smoke could be pushing there way into Nebraska and Douglas county Thursday night 04/18/23 and smoke could stay around through Saturday 04/20/23. Levels could be in the unhealthy AQI levels. #fires douglascountyairquality.com Be Air Aware
131
Please keep an eye on Douglascountyairquality.com or Airnow.gov for air quality conditions for April 11th and April 12th, 2023. Smoke and Particulate matter will remain high for those with respiratory conditions and are sensitive. #DCHD #Wildfires #Smoke
1
1
75
Expect smoke today from wildfires and prescribed burns from the South in the Douglas County area throughout Wed. April 12th. AQI will be in the high moderate to unhealthy for sensitive groups. Winds will shift late Wednesday bringing relief for those with respiratory issues.
54
Surface dust is impacting the PM10 and PM2.5 air quality in Douglas County. Unhealthy for sensitive groups for the next few hours until 7 pm. If you have respiratory conditions please refrain from outdoor activity. #Omaha #AirNow douglascountyairquality.com
If you have any respiratory issues please be aware of your outside conditions this weekend. Light winds could keep the firework smoke concentrated in the Omaha metro this weekend. Some smoke from Canadian fires will impact also. Keep informed at douglascountyairquality.com
PM2.5 poses the greater health risk because the small particles can penetrate deep into the lungs. See more info at douglascountyairquality.com #cleanair
Children, the elderly and those with asthma may be more sensitive to the effects of SO2, NO2, PM10 and PM2.5. douglascountyairquality.com
Before you go outside, check the AQI – Air Quality Index. The AQI will tell you how healthy your air is. douglascountyairquality.com
Did you know DCHD has a website where you can learn all about air quality and see real time data from the air monitors in your community? Go to douglascountyairquality.com to check it out.
Sign up for The Air Quality Index (AQI) emails from EnviroFlash (enviroflash.info/) to help plan your next outdoor activity.
1
May 3rd through May 7th is Air Quality Awareness Week! Stayed tuned to learn how air quality affects your health. #cleanair #omaha #airquality
Good news - check out this air quality website blog from #littlestepscleanerair
littlestepscleanerair.com/cl…
Luckily Douglas County and Omaha have not had the impacts of smoke from the western US. That could change suddenly so stay up to date with the latest air quality conditions at douglascountyairquality.com #cleanair #airquality #omaha
What can you do to help reduce ozone levels in your area? Check out Little Steps Big Impact @littlestepsoma to find out what steps you can take littlestepsbigimpact.com/ #cleanair #AQAW2020 #Omaha
Douglas County Health Department Air Quality retweeted
On day 4 of Air Quality Awareness Week, we are talking about our work with @StateDept in collecting and reporting air quality data in many other countries around the world! #AQAW2020 airnow.gov/thursday-world