Worst air pollution Jockey's Ridge State Park - Outer Banks, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Jockey's Ridge State Park is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 66.4/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Jockey's Ridge State Park is medium. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 50.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Jockey's Ridge State Park's air quality benefits from its exceptional Outer Banks Atlantic Ocean and Albemarle Sound dual-coastal dune position, with consistent and powerful Atlantic and Sound breezes providing outstanding maritime ventilation around the East Coast's largest active sand dune. Vehicle traffic on the surrounding US-158 Bypass contributes modest local sources, while the extraordinary dual-coast exposure and the constantly wind-sculpted dune environment generally maintain excellent conditions at this remarkable natural phenomenon throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Poor
66.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
66.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Medium
50.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
50.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Jockey's Ridge State Park right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Jockey's Ridge State Park is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 66.4/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 66.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Jockey's Ridge State Park?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Jockey's Ridge State Park will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 50.9/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 50.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Jockey's Ridge State Park?
Jockey's Ridge State Park experiences the same seasonal air quality swings as the rest of Outer Banks, as winter is typically the cleanest season, with mild temperatures and fewer stagnant air episodes; by contrast, summer heat, humidity, and emissions from surrounding forests combine to drive ozone levels up. Prescribed burns are more common in the cooler months and can add brief smoke episodes.
Are air quality levels in Jockey's Ridge State Park based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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