KNOW THE CODE!

Air quality is reported using a color-coded system.  The forecast includes two common pollutants:  ground-level ozone and particle pollution.  For more information on these pollutants, visit our Pollution Sources page under Learn.

Good:  No health effects are expected.

Moderate:  Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged or heavy exertion.

   Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups:  Children, active people, older adults and those with heart or lung disease (like asthma) should limit prolonged or heavy exertion.

Unhealthy:  Children, active people, older adults and those with heart or lung disease (like asthma) should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion.  Everyone else should limit prolonged or heavy exertion.

DO YOU KNOW WHAT COLOR YOUR AIR IS TODAY?

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The North Carolina Division of Air Quality offers a wide range of forecasting data and educational materials, so check it out!