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8:17 PM

48°F
RealFeel® 37°
Air Quality Excellent
Wind SSW 20 mph
Wind Gusts 24 mph
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Current Air Quality

Today

6/4

14
AQI

Excellent

The air quality is ideal for most individuals; enjoy your normal outdoor activities.

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Current Air Quality

Our current air quality index (AQI) provides information on the quality of air that you are breathing and its impact on your health. There are at least six different pollutants that we track that impact the cleanliness of air and your health.

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Dust & Dander
Moderate
The risk of dust and dander allergy symptoms is moderate. Closing your windows on windy days can help prevent outside dust or dander from getting into your home.
Arthritis
Low
The risk of experiencing weather-related arthritis pain is low.
Sinus Pressure
High
The risk of weather-related sinus pressure is high. Taking a hot shower may help ease sinus pressure.
Common Cold
High
The risk of catching a cold is high. Using a humidifier can help increase humidity, which may help fight symptoms.
Flu
Moderate
The risk of catching the flu is moderate.
Migraine
Low
The risk of suffering from a weather-related migraine is low.
Asthma
Low
The risk of asthma symptoms is low.
Fishing
Poor
Fishing conditions are poor.
Running
Poor
Conditions for running are poor. Lightening and extremely cold temperatures are unsafe for outdoor runners.
Golf
Poor
Conditions for golfing are poor. Do not play if there is a chance of lightning.
Biking & Cycling
Poor
Conditions for cycling are poor. Avoid outdoor activity if there is a chance of lightning or in extremely cold temperatures.
Beach & Pool
Poor
Conditions for a day at the beach or pool are poor. Stay out of the water if there is a chance of lightning. Only swim in water temperatures below 55 degrees if you have the proper gear.
Stargazing
Poor
Conditions for stargazing are poor.
Hiking
Poor
Conditions for hiking are poor.
Lawn Mowing
Poor
Conditions for lawn mowing are poor. Avoid mowing your lawn when it is wet, or temperatures are too cold.
Composting
Fair
Composting conditions are fair. All materials you add should be shredded or broken into smaller pieces.
Outdoor Entertaining
Poor
Conditions for outdoor entertaining will be poor. Consider moving your party indoors or under some form of cover.
Air Travel
Fair
Conditions for flying are fair. Be sure to check your flight details to be aware of any delays.
Driving
Fair
Conditions for driving are fair. Keep up with your car maintenance, such as inspecting your windshield wipers and checking your tire treads.
Mosquitos
Low
The risk for mosquito activity are low.
Indoor Pests
High
The risk for pest activity is high. Replacing outdoor lights with yellow bug lights can attract less insects near your home.
Outdoor Pests
High
The risk for pest activity is high. Replacing outdoor lights with yellow bug lights can attract less insects.
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TONIGHT’S WEATHER FORECAST

6/4
40°Lo
RealFeel® 36°
Windy this evening; cloudy

TOMORROW’S WEATHER FORECAST

6/5
49°/ 42°
RealFeel® Sun 43°
Cloudy, chilly; p.m. showers

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