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The area with the highest AQ Index (as of 23:00 PDT) in is in the Bakersfield area. Ozone (OZONE) is measuring at 101 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups). This means members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
Over the next few days, the highest primary air pollutant will be Ozone (OZONE) in the Bakersfield area. It is forecasted to be 151 (Unhealthy), meaning some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Below is a clickable map of Kern County, California. The markers on the map identify large, populated cities. If you hover over a marker, it will display the city name and the current AQ index. The color of the city markers also references the current AQ risk level.
| Range | 0 - 50 | 51 - 100 | 101 - 150 | 151 - 200 | 201 - 300 | 301 - 500 |
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| Category | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Unhealthy | Very Unhealthy | Hazardous |
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Below is a list of cities in Kern County where we track and forecast the AQ index. Click on a city name to get the current AQ index as well as any available forcasts.