Baldwin County air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups

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  • Even on a bright, clear day, air quality in Baldwin County can reach levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, as invisible pollutants like ozone and particulate matter may still be p resent. BRIANNA HEARD/Staff
    Even on a bright, clear day, air quality in Baldwin County can reach levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, as invisible pollutants like ozone and particulate matter may still be p resent. BRIANNA HEARD/Staff
  • AQI map of Baldwin County on January 30, 2026, shows AQI of 109 warning residents that the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Apple Weather AQI map
    AQI map of Baldwin County on January 30, 2026, shows AQI of 109 warning residents that the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Apple Weather AQI map

    In recent weeks, Baldwin County residents have been informed through weather alerts that air quality conditions are “unhealthy for sensitive groups.”

    Outdoor air quality becomes unhealthy when certain pollutants build up in the air. The American Lung Association claims that unhealthy air mainly comes from emissions produced by vehicles, power plants, and industrial facilities that burn fossil fuels…