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The area with the highest AQ Index (as of 19:00 EST) in is in the North Ridges area. Particle Pollution (PM2.5) is measuring at 32 (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 Particle Pollution (PM2.5) in the Avery County area. It is forecasted to be 51 (Moderate), meaning air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Below is a clickable map of Avery County, North Carolina. 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 Avery 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.
| Banner Elk | Newland | Elk Park | Sugar Mountain | Linville |
| Crossnore |