18/06/2026
Our recent CAMS regional ensemble ozone forecasts are showing increased ground-level concentrations for Europe, with potential consequences for public health, for the coming days.
🩺 Ozone can irritate lungs, worsen asthma, and even impact vegetation and ecosystems, reducing crop yields.
📈 CAMS data shows that several regions of Europe, including southern Scandinavia, Germany, northern Italy and the central Mediterranean, will experience ground-level ozone concentrations exceeding the EU Ambient Air Quality Directive target of 120 μg/m3 on 19-20 June.
Explore the forecast: https://atmosphere.copernicus.eu/charts/packages/cams_air_quality/products/europe-air-quality-forecast-regulated
What triggers this ozone pollution?
☀️ High temperatures and sunlight trigger ozone formation, which explains the occurrence of high concentration ozone episodes during heat waves like the one starting now.
More details on ozone pollution: https://atmosphere.copernicus.eu/ozone-pollution-air-quality-hazard-summer