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The area with the highest AQ Index (as of 16:00 EDT) in is in the Mitchell County 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 Particle Pollution (PM2.5) in the Mitchell County area. It is forecasted to be 135 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups), meaning members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
Below is a clickable map of Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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.
| Spruce Pine | Bakersville |