The area with the highest AQ Index (as of 1:00 CDT) in is in the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria area. Particle Pollution (PM2.5) is measuring at 57 (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 primary air pollutant will be Ozone (OZONE) in the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria 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 Galveston County, Texas. 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 Galveston 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.
| Texas City | League City | Galveston | Friendswood | Dickinson |
| La Marque | Santa Fe | Bacliff | Hitchcock | San Leon |
| Bolivar Peninsula | Kemah | Bayou Vista | Clear Lake Shores | Jamaica Beach |
| Tiki Island |