The highest AQ index in South Carolina (as of 6:00 EDT) is currently the Aiken-Augusta - SC and GA area. Particle Pollution (PM2.5) is measuring at 64 (Moderate). This means air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Over the next few days, the highest Ozone (OZONE) will be in the Charleston area. It is forecasted to be Good, meaning air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
That Catawba region is currently trending toward the green/yellow threshold on this Friday, while other areas are holding steady in the green category. For Saturday, the southern half of the state will see some rain showers and possibly a storm move through the area, but the rest of SC will likely stick with clouds as the main reason to decrease the amount of sun. Atmospheric moisture begins to make a comeback for the northern half of SC, which will help to inhibit ozone formation, to an extent. Overall, with decreased weekend emissions, all regions should be CODE GREEN for Saturday.
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| Category | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Unhealthy | Very Unhealthy | Hazardous |
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Below is a list of counties in South Carolina. Click on any county below and you'll get a list of cities where we provide AQ index forecasts.