Air quality across Antigua and Barbuda is expected to deteriorate to moderate levels on Saturday as another surge of Saharan dust moves over the country, according to Antigua News Room.
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service issued a bulletin Friday morning, attributing the decline to elevated concentrations of particulate matter associated with the 18th notable Saharan dust surge recorded for the country in 2026.
The Air Quality Index is forecast to range between 51 and 70, with an Air Pollution Alert Level II in effect for the day.
Health risks are expected to remain low for most residents. However, people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution — including those with asthma — are advised to monitor conditions closely and limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Meteorological officials identified people with respiratory or heart disease, older adults, and children as the groups most at risk during the event.
While air quality is considered acceptable under the forecast index range, officials cautioned that a small number of unusually sensitive individuals may experience moderate health concerns from certain pollutants.
The public is encouraged to follow updates from the Meteorological Service through antiguamet.com and its social media channels on X, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram at @abmetservice, as well as ABS Radio and Television.
