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The area with the highest AQ Index (as of 3:00 EST) in is in the Wake County area. Ozone (OZONE) is measuring at 33 (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 Franklin County area. It is forecasted to be 37 (Good), meaning air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Below is a clickable map of Wake 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 Wake 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.
| Raleigh | Cary | Apex | Wake Forest | Holly Springs |
| Garner | Fuquay Varina | Morrisville | Knightdale | Rolesville |
| Wendell | Zebulon |