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Excellent

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

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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

Moderate

The risk of tree pollen symptoms is moderate.

Ragweed Pollen

Moderate

The risk for ragweed pollen symptoms is moderate. Avoid walking in areas with tall grass or plants.

Mold

Moderate

The risk of mold allergy symptoms is moderate. Be sure to prevent mildew and indoor mold in your home's basement, bathrooms, and laundry room.

Grass Pollen

Moderate

The risk of grass pollen symptoms is moderate. Be sure to keep your windows and doors closed.

Dust & Dander

Low

The risk of dust and dander allergy symptoms is low.

Arthritis

Moderate

The risk of experiencing weather-related arthritis pain is moderate. Stay hydrated and stretch to help avoid arthritis symptoms.

Sinus Pressure

High

The risk of weather-related sinus pressure is high. Taking a hot shower may help ease sinus pressure.

Common Cold

Moderate

The risk of catching a cold is moderate.

Flu

Low

The risk of catching the flu is low.

Migraine

Moderate

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

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

Poor

Fishing conditions are poor.

Running

Fair

Conditions for running are fair. Stay hydrated to make your run easier.

Golf

Poor

Conditions for golfing are poor. Do not play if there is a chance of lightning.

Biking & Cycling

Fair

Conditions for cycling are fair. Know the surfaces you'll be riding on to ensure your ride is as safe as possible with your available gear.

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

Good

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

Air Travel

Great

Conditions for flying are great. Have a safe trip.

Driving

Good

Conditions for driving are good. Stay alert of any changes to the weather forecast.

Mosquitos

Low

The risk for mosquito activity are low.

Indoor Pests

Very High

The risk for pest activity is high. Consider an EPA-registered repellent to deter bites.

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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