Air Quality Bulletin
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service
4:00 pm Friday 13 November 2026
Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentrations
Location: Antigua and Barbuda
Air quality category: Moderate
Timing: Until Sunday
Synopsis: Air quality has fallen to moderate levels due to particulate matter (PM) 2.5 and 10, associated with the country’s 35th notable surge in Saharan dust in 2026.
The health risk is low for most people; however, unusually sensitive people, such as asthmatics, need to be aware of
potentially poor air quality and keep up with the latest forecasts.
Air quality index: 51 to 80
Air Pollution (Alert) Level: II
Sensitive groups: People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children are the groups most at risk.
Health implications: Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants, there may be moderate health concerns for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air
pollution.
Caution: Active children and adults, and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Poor air quality is not just a day-to-day nuisance — it
accumulates, creating long-term health risks even if short-term symptoms seem mild.
Stay tuned for updates from the Meteorological Service via antiguamet.com, X (Twitter), Facebook, YouTube and Instagram @abmetservice or the WhatsApp channel Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service. Also, stay tuned to ABS Radio and TV and other media platforms for updates.
Dale Destin
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