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Live readout · Observed —

Most people: normal plans; sensitive lungs watch symptoms

Norfolk is breathing 3.9 cigarettes a week

4 cleaner spots within a 3-hour drive How we count it →

If this became your normal for years, heart and lung risk would measurably rise.

12.4
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Kill Devil Hills looks like the better move.52% cleaner air with a verified 1 h 50 min road trip. Rankings balance cleaner air with trip ease.

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Norfolk Low smoke · AQI 0–50 Some pollution · AQI 51–100 Unhealthy (sensitive) · AQI 101–150 Unhealthy+ · AQI 151+
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Kill Devil Hills
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#1Kill Devil HillsLow smoke · AQI 33~1 h 50 min drivesaves 2.1 cigs/wk

North Carolina· PM2.5 5.9 µg/m³

Outer Banks beach town on a narrow Atlantic barrier island, swept by open-ocean wind, with oceanfront rentals and hotels.

52% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 5.9 µg/m³ here vs 12.4 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 here; 12.4/22 × 7 = 3.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

6.5 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Norfolk right now

52% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 22, 10:12 a.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Nags Head
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#2Nags HeadLow smoke · AQI 33~2 h drivesaves 2.1 cigs/wk

North Carolina· PM2.5 5.9 µg/m³

Outer Banks beach town on the barrier islands, exposed to constant Atlantic wind, with cottages and hotels along the shore.

52% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 5.9 µg/m³ here vs 12.4 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 here; 12.4/22 × 7 = 3.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

6.5 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Norfolk right now

52% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 22, 10:12 a.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Richmond
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#3RichmondLow smoke · AQI 45~1 h 55 min drivesaves 1.4 cigs/wk

Virginia· PM2.5 8.1 µg/m³

A major Virginia city with broad lodging options and live air-quality readings for comparison when smoke shifts across the region.

35% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 8.1 µg/m³ here vs 12.4 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 8.1/22 × 7 = 2.6 here; 12.4/22 × 7 = 3.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

4.3 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Norfolk right now

35% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Williamsburg
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#4WilliamsburgSome particle pollution · AQI 59Checking road route

Virginia· PM2.5 13.6 µg/m³

Colonial capital between the James and York rivers, with tidewater air and an extensive hotel base.

Worse air than home. Don't bother.

PM2.5 is 13.6 µg/m³ here vs 12.4 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 13.6/22 × 7 = 4.3 here; 12.4/22 × 7 = 3.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
10% worse airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Virginia Beach
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#5Virginia BeachSome particle pollution · AQI 60~30 min drive

Virginia· PM2.5 13.8 µg/m³

A major Virginia city with broad lodging options and live air-quality readings for comparison when smoke shifts across the region.

Worse air than home. Don't bother.

PM2.5 is 13.8 µg/m³ here vs 12.4 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 13.8/22 × 7 = 4.4 here; 12.4/22 × 7 = 3.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
11% worse airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Newport News
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#6Newport NewsParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 3.9 cigs/wk

Virginia

Virginia community with a separate live air reading for regional smoke comparisons.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
East Hampton
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#7East HamptonParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 3.9 cigs/wk

Virginia

Virginia community with a separate live air reading for regional smoke comparisons.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Carrollton
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#8CarrolltonParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 3.9 cigs/wk

Virginia

Virginia community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Suffolk
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#9SuffolkParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 3.9 cigs/wk

Virginia

Virginia community with a separate live air reading for regional smoke comparisons.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Poquoson
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#10PoquosonParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 3.9 cigs/wk

Virginia

Virginia community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Smithfield
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#11SmithfieldParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 3.9 cigs/wk

Virginia

Virginia community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Moyock
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#12MoyockParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 3.9 cigs/wk

North Carolina

North Carolina community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Cambridge
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#13CambridgeLow smoke · AQI 28Checking road routesaves 2.4 cigs/wk

Maryland· PM2.5 5 µg/m³

Eastern Shore town on the wide Choptank River, with waterfront air and a growing base of inns.

60% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 5 µg/m³ here vs 12.4 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 here; 12.4/22 × 7 = 3.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

7.4 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Norfolk right now

60% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Berlin
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#14BerlinLow smoke · AQI 30Checking road routesaves 2.2 cigs/wk

Maryland· PM2.5 5.4 µg/m³

Eastern Shore Victorian town minutes from Assateague's beaches, a quieter inland base than Ocean City.

56% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 5.4 µg/m³ here vs 12.4 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 5.4/22 × 7 = 1.7 here; 12.4/22 × 7 = 3.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

7 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Norfolk right now

56% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 22, 10:12 a.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Chincoteague
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#15ChincoteagueLow smoke · AQI 32~2 h 35 min drivesaves 2.1 cigs/wk

Virginia· PM2.5 5.8 µg/m³

Barrier-island town beside Assateague's wild beaches on Virginia's Eastern Shore, wrapped by bay and ocean air with plentiful lodging.

53% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 5.8 µg/m³ here vs 12.4 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 5.8/22 × 7 = 1.8 here; 12.4/22 × 7 = 3.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

6.6 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Norfolk right now

53% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Crisfield
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#16CrisfieldParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 3.9 cigs/wk

Maryland

Maryland community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Chamberlayne
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#17ChamberlayneParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 3.9 cigs/wk

Virginia

Virginia community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Bushkill
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#18BushkillLow smoke · AQI 0Checking road routesaves 3.9 cigs/wk

Pennsylvania· PM2.5 0 µg/m³

Poconos hamlet by the Delaware Water Gap's waterfalls, a forested base with cabins and motor lodges.

100% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 0 µg/m³ here vs 12.4 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 0/22 × 7 = 0 here; 12.4/22 × 7 = 3.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

12.4 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Norfolk right now

100% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Stroudsburg
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#19StroudsburgLow smoke · AQI 0~7 h 50 min drivesaves 3.9 cigs/wk

Pennsylvania· PM2.5 0 µg/m³

Walkable Poconos gateway town with a full main street of lodging and quick access to higher mountain air.

100% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 0 µg/m³ here vs 12.4 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 0/22 × 7 = 0 here; 12.4/22 × 7 = 3.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

12.4 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Norfolk right now

100% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Avalon
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#20AvalonLow smoke · AQI 4Checking road routesaves 3.7 cigs/wk

New Jersey· PM2.5 0.8 µg/m³

Upscale barrier-island beach town on the Jersey Shore, with wide dune beaches and onshore sea breeze.

94% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 0.8 µg/m³ here vs 12.4 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 0.8/22 × 7 = 0.3 here; 12.4/22 × 7 = 3.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

11.6 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Norfolk right now

94% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Last scan Jul 22, 10:27 a.m. EDT · 34 min ago

Why live rankings? Smoke plumes are patchy and shift with the wind, so no direction is reliably cleaner. This list is recalculated from live PM2.5 every hour — and if everything nearby is smoky, it says so.

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What this means · Norfolk

Phew.

3.9cigarettes

per week, if this air holds

Act two · The scale

Where today lands

From a crisp horizon to smoke you can taste — here’s your reading on it.

12.4 µg/m³
CrispSome smokeHeavy smoke

Act three · The ladder

What each rung feels like

  • 0–3µg/m³Natural air. About as clean as outdoor air realistically gets.
  • 3–5µg/m³Exceptionally clean. Crisp, destination-worthy air.
  • 5–9µg/m³Good, not pristine. Clean city air; most people will not notice anything today.
  • 9–15µg/m³Elevated. Usually no big deal today; sensitive lungs may notice hard exercise.
  • 15–35µg/m³Polluted. Smoke or traffic pollution is now worth acting on.
  • 35–55µg/m³Unhealthy for sensitive. Symptoms become more likely, especially with asthma or heart disease.
  • 55+µg/m³Unhealthy. Everyone should reduce exposure and clean the indoor air.

Act four · The fine print

The receipts

What is PM2.5?

Fine particles about 30× thinner than a human hair — small enough to slip through your lungs and into your bloodstream. We measure them inµg/m³: micrograms of particle mass in a cubic metre of air.

The math

PM2.5 here is 12.4 µg/m³.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at this level: 12.4/22 × 7 = 3.9 cigarettes.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
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