The area with the highest AQ Index (as of 4:00 EST) in is in the Lakeland area. Particle Pollution (PM2.5) is measuring at 28 (Good). This means air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Over the next few days, the highest primary air pollutant will be Ozone (OZONE) in the Highlands County area. It is forecasted to be 0 (Good), meaning air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Below is a clickable map of Hardee County, Florida. 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 Hardee 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.
| Wauchula | Bowling Green | Zolfo Springs | Ona | Fort Green Springs |
| Lemon Grove | Gardner | Limestone | Fort Green |