Blackwater River State Forest, Point Baker Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (6 October): Air quality in Blackwater River State Forest is moderate. AQI and PM10 are moderate; PM2.5 is fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 50.5/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (7 October 2026): Air quality in Blackwater River State Forest is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM2.5 increases to moderate; PM10 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM10: 70.0/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 6 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Moderate | 50.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 38.1/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Moderate | 50.5/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.1/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 15.3/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 2.4/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 5.6/100 |
Tomorrow - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Poor | 70.0/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Moderate | 41.4/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Poor | 70.0/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 15.1/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 2.9/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 0.8/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 6.6/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around this part of Point Baker, traffic is light and there are few concentrated sources of air pollution. Woodland in the area offers some natural filtering of particles from traffic. Pollution carried in from the wider region can also raise levels at times. Levels are generally highest right next to busy roads and drop off quickly with distance.
Air near roads is often at its worst from December to February, when nights cool to around 11°C and the air turns still. By contrast, ozone is the main concern from April to October, when sunny days averaging 29°C turn traffic and other emissions into ozone by mid-afternoon. On any given day, wind and rain matter most: breezy or wet weather disperses pollution, while calm, dry spells let it build.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Florida
Is air quality bad in Blackwater River State Forest right now?
On 6 October 2026, overall air quality in Blackwater River State Forest is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 50.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 50.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Blackwater River State Forest?
On 7 October 2026, air quality conditions in Blackwater River State Forest will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 70.0/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM10: 70.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Blackwater River State Forest?
Air near roads is often at its worst from December to February, when nights cool to around 11°C and the air turns still. By contrast, ozone is the main concern from April to October, when sunny days averaging 29°C turn traffic and other emissions into ozone by mid-afternoon. On any given day, wind and rain matter most: breezy or wet weather disperses pollution, while calm, dry spells let it build.
Are air quality levels in Blackwater River State Forest 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |