Air Quality Alert: Oklahoma City, OK Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level

Current Air Quality

On March 15, 2026, the reporting area of Oklahoma City, OK, recorded air quality levels reaching the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category. The primary pollutant of concern is PM10, which registered an Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 107. Other measured pollutants in the area include PM2.5 with an AQI of 73 (Moderate) and Ozone (O3) with an AQI of 35 (Good).

What This Means

An AQI level of 107 falls into the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” (USG) category. This means 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 increased risk from this level of air pollution include:

• People with heart or lung disease
• Older adults
• Children and teenagers

What You Should Do

Members of the sensitive groups listed above should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors. It is recommended to take more breaks, do less intense activities, and watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. The general public is less likely to be affected and does not need to limit outdoor activities at this AQI level.

Source

Data provided by EPA AirNow.