Air quality today · National Forest / SC
Francis Marion National Forest
AQI 58 at Francis Marion National Forest right now, rated Moderate. 1 named wildfire is burning within 75 miles.
Check conditions before you go
Open, but check conditions first. A fire is burning about 23 miles away. Easy outings are fine; save the big push for a clearer day.
Why: Hewitt Lane Fire fire 23 mi away
Wind from the W at 5 mph, 74°F — blowing the nearby fire’s smoke away from you
PM2.5: 12.6 µg/m³ from the nearest monitor
Conditions change fast and this data can be delayed or estimated. Treat this as guidance, not a guarantee, and check official sources and agency and AirNow alerts before you go.
Clear air nearby
Francis Marion National Forest isn't a clear pick right now. These are good to go and within reach:
Last 30 days
Worse than its 28 average over the last monthFire activity nearby
1 named incident within 75 miles
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South Carolina wildfire map
Every fire burning in South Carolina now, and the past year's
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About this data
AQI from EPA AirNow monitors, and where none is close, the nearest EPA-corrected PurpleAir community sensor (labeled as an estimate). Refreshed through the day. Managed by U.S. Forest Service. Wind from Open-Meteo. Fire data from NIFC WFIGS. Smoke analysis from NOAA HMS. Boundaries from USGS PAD-US 4.0. Where no sensor is anywhere near, we say so rather than guess.
Important
More Than Just Parks aggregates third-party data from EPA AirNow, NOAA, NASA FIRMS, and NIFC/WFIGS. Readings can be delayed, estimated, incomplete, or wrong, and conditions on the ground change quickly. This tool is for general information only and is not a substitute for official air quality alerts, fire and evacuation orders, land manager closures, or emergency services. Verify with the managing agency and local authorities before making any travel, health, or safety decision. We make no warranty as to accuracy and accept no liability for decisions made using this information. This is not a medical tool. If you have a health emergency, call 911 or your doctor. Terms of Service.