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Current Air Quality

Wednesday

12/6

100

AQI

Unhealthy

Health effects can be immediately felt by sensitive groups. Healthy individuals may experience difficulty breathing and throat irritation with prolonged exposure. Limit outdoor activity.

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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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Tree Pollen

Low

The risk of tree pollen symptoms is low.

Ragweed Pollen

Low

The risk for ragweed pollen symptoms is low.

Mold

Low

The risk of mold allergy symptoms is low.

Grass Pollen

Low

The risk of grass pollen symptoms is low.

Dust & Dander

High

The risk of dust and dander allergy symptoms is high. Be sure you're vacuuming with a HEPA-approved filter.

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

Low

The risk of catching a cold is low.

Flu

Low

The risk of catching the flu is low.

Migraine

Low

The risk of suffering from a weather-related migraine is low.

Asthma

High

The risk of asthma symptoms is high. Be sure to use HEPA filters in your home to cut down on indoor asthma triggers.

Fishing

Good

Fishing conditions are good. Fishing in the early morning or dusk hours can help you get a catch.

Running

Good

Conditions for running are good. Be sure to wear sunscreen and UV-protective activewear.

Golf

Good

Conditions for golfing are good. Wear sunscreen while out on the course.

Biking & Cycling

Good

Conditions for cycling are good. Stay hydrated to make the most of your ride.

Beach & Pool

Fair

Conditions for a day at the beach or pool are fair. Temperatures tend to be highest in the mid-afternoon if the day is on the cooler side.

Stargazing

Fair

Conditions for stargazing are fair. On cloudy nights, you may still be able to see the moon and some brighter stars, depending on the season.

Hiking

Good

Conditions for hiking are good. Stay hydrated and bring enough water to last the entire hike.

Lawn Mowing

Good

Conditions for lawn mowing are good. Alternating mowing patterns can help all areas of your lawn grow.

Composting

Fair

Composting conditions are fair. All materials you add should be shredded or broken into smaller pieces.

Outdoor Entertaining

Good

Conditions for outdoor entertaining will be good. Make sure you have shade available, so guests do not overheat.

Air Travel

Ideal

Conditions for flying are ideal. Have a safe trip.

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

Moderate

The risk for mosquito activity are moderate. Eliminate any standing water on your property where mosquitoes can breed.

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

12/6

50°Lo

RealFeel® 45°

A shower early; mostly cloudy

TOMORROW’S WEATHER FORECAST

12/7

62°/ 41°

RealFeel® 59°

Sunshine, breezy and cooler

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