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Our Air District totally miscalled the air quality for today as Moderate

The federal standard for the PM 2.5, 24-hour average, is 35 ppm but the average today in Bakersfield is going to be well above 50 ppm.  It is clearly an unhealthy air day.

We will also experience a violation of the state's 8-hour ozone standard this afternoon here in Kern County.

So, a double air quality whammy!!  And, it was all over the news last night and this morning by forecasters that today the air quality would be moderate.

You will know what I'm talking about if you go outside and view the haze (particulates).  You will really understand if you try and get some cardio-vascular exercise outside and feel the pain in your chest.  Those with even slight breathing problems are probably wondering why they are so hoarse today.

By the way, this is one of those typical days where studies have shown positive links between the poor air quality and higher hospitalization rates for heart and lung problems.