Air Quality Alert for Kansas City, MO

Current Air Quality

As of March 20, 2026, the air quality in the Kansas City, MO reporting area has reached a level of Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The primary pollutant of concern is PM10, which recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 117. Other measured pollutants include PM2.5 with an AQI of 82 (Moderate) and Ozone (O3) with an AQI of 33 (Good).

What This Means

An AQI level of 117 falls into the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category. This indicates that while the general public is not likely to be affected, members of sensitive groups may experience health effects due to the concentration of particulate matter (PM10) in the air.

Who Should Take Precautions

Groups at risk include people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and teenagers. These individuals are more susceptible to the effects of PM10 and should monitor their symptoms closely.

What You Should Do

People in sensitive groups should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors. It is advisable to take more breaks and engage in less intense outdoor activities. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. The general public is less likely to be affected and can typically continue normal outdoor activities.

Source

Data provided by EPA AirNow.