Air Quality Warnings in Antigua and Barbuda
Air Quality Warnings for Antigua and Barbuda (Caribbean) come from Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service, National Office of Disaster Services (NODS). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Saint John's.
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At a glance
- countryAntigua and Barbuda · North America
- reference citySaint John's (17.12, -61.85)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number911
- risk profilestorm, flood, drought, coastal
What counts as a air quality warnings
Air quality warnings are issued when particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), ozone, nitrogen dioxide or sulphur dioxide reach levels that harm health, or when Saharan dust, wildfire smoke or winter smog episodes push concentrations up. Values are usually published as an air quality index, but the index scale and its breakpoints differ from country to country.
Who issues air quality warnings in Antigua and Barbuda
- meteoAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service
- civilNational Office of Disaster Services (NODS)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Antigua and Barbuda
- Ventilate in the early morning on smog days and keep windows shut at peak hours.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor exercise when the index is high.
- Wear a well-fitted FFP2 or N95 mask if you must be outdoors in smoke or dust.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Antigua and Barbuda: Open-Meteo Air Quality, Copernicus CAMS, national environment agencies, national pollen services. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues air quality warnings in Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service, National Office of Disaster Services (NODS). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Antigua and Barbuda?
The primary emergency number is 911. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live air quality warnings for Antigua and Barbuda?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Saint John's from Open-Meteo Air Quality, Copernicus CAMS, national environment agencies, national pollen services. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Antigua and Barbuda
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- Drought Warnings
- Coastal and Marine Warnings
- Industrial Accident Warnings
- Product Recall Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.