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Air Quality Fair
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Current Air Quality

Today

5/19

29
AQI

Fair

The air quality is generally acceptable for most individuals. However, sensitive groups may experience minor to moderate symptoms from long-term exposure.

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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
High
The risk of tree pollen symptoms is high. Keep your windows closed and change clothing after returning to the indoors.
Ragweed Pollen
Moderate
The risk for ragweed pollen symptoms is moderate. Avoid walking in areas with tall grass or plants.
Mold
High
The risk of mold allergy symptoms is high. Remove your shoes as soon as you return inside.
Grass Pollen
High
The risk of grass pollen symptoms is high. Limit your time outdoors in the early morning and mid-afternoon hours.
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
Moderate
The risk of weather-related sinus pressure is moderate. Make sure you stay hydrated.
Common Cold
Low
The risk of catching a cold is low.
Flu
Low
The risk of catching the flu is low.
Migraine
Moderate
The risk of suffering from a weather-related migraine is moderate.
Asthma
Moderate
The risk of asthma symptoms is moderate.
Fishing
Good
Fishing conditions are good. Fishing in the early morning or dusk hours can help you get a catch.
Running
Great
Conditions for running are great. Be sure to warm up and cool down adequately.
Golf
Great
Conditions for golfing are great. Stay hydrated when spending time in the sun.
Biking & Cycling
Great
Conditions for cycling are great. Be sure you have the correct gear to keep your core temperature warm during winter months and cool during hot weather.
Beach & Pool
Great
Conditions for a day at the beach or pool are great. Remember to stay hydrated.
Stargazing
Great
Conditions for stargazing are great. Invest in a red flashlight. It can help prevent additional light pollution.
Hiking
Great
Conditions for hiking are great. Wear sunscreen and UV-protective clothing.
Lawn Mowing
Great
Conditions for lawn mowing are great. Ensure you are servicing your mower frequently to keep the blades sharp.
Composting
Fair
Composting conditions are fair. All materials you add should be shredded or broken into smaller pieces.
Outdoor Entertaining
Ideal
Conditions for outdoor entertaining will be ideal. Be sure to wear sunscreen when spending time outdoors.
Air Travel
Ideal
Conditions for flying are ideal. Have a safe trip.
Driving
Great
Conditions for driving are great. Remain prepared for changing weather by tracking ongoing forecasts.
Mosquitos
Very High
The risk for mosquito activity are high. Consider an EPA-registered repellent to deter mosquito bites.
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
Extremely High
The risk for pest activity is extremely high. Eliminate standing water in rain gutters, buckets, and in tires where pests can breed.
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TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST

5/19
93°Hi
RealFeel® 96°
Mostly sunny and very warm

TONIGHT’S WEATHER FORECAST

5/19
71°Lo
RealFeel® 70°
Clear

TOMORROW’S WEATHER FORECAST

5/20
91°/ 71°
RealFeel® 94°
Partly sunny and warm

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