INCLEMENT WEATHER AND AIR QUALITY GUIDE

*We use the temperature of the "Real Feel", which includes wind chill.

We will be posting a RED flag after 8:30am on the field fence by the drop-off/pick-up area on "INSIDE" mornings.

AQI Level & Health Recommendations

AQI Level	Range	Health Recommendation (for 24 hour exposure)
Good	0-50	Air quality is satisfactory and poses little or no risk.
Moderate	51-100	Sensitive individuals should avoid outdoor activity as they may experience respiratory symptoms.
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	101-150	General public and sensitive individuals in particular are at risk to experience irritation and respiratory problems.
Unhealthy	151-200	Increased likelihood of adverse effects and aggravation to the heart and lungs among general public.

Source: IQAir | https://www.iqair.com/us/

WHEN THE RECESS AIDES HEAR THUNDER OR SEE LIGHTNING, THEY WILL CONTACT THE OFFICE
THE OFFICE WILL CHECK THE LIGHTNING MAP ON WEATHERBUG.COM
IF THE LIGHTNING STRIKE IS WITHIN 8 MILES OR LESS OF THE SCHOOL, STUDENTS WILL BE BROUGHT INSIDE
STUDENTS WILL BE KEPT INDOORS FOR AT LEAST 30 MIN FROM THE TIME OF THE LAST LIGHTNING STRIKE

TEMPERATURE AND "REAL FEEL" IS MONITORED USING THE SCHOOL'S WEATHER STATION

MONITORED USING THE IQAIR.COM/US AIR QUALITY INDEX

GREEN: NO RISK, STUDENTS TO HAVE OUTSIDE RECESS
YELLOW/ORANGE: STUDENTS WITH RESPIRATORY ISSUES WILL BE ALLOWED TO SIT IN THE OFFICE DURING RECESS
RED: ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE INSIDE RECESS

VOTED ON BY BLACKRIDGE SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL 10/08/2025

Updated: 7/24/26