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Current Air Quality

Today

12/10

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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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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Tree Pollen

Low

The risk of tree pollen symptoms is low.

Ragweed Pollen

Low

The risk for ragweed pollen symptoms is low.

Mold

High

The risk of mold allergy symptoms is high. Remove your shoes as soon as you return inside.

Grass Pollen

Low

The risk of grass pollen symptoms is low.

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

Extreme

The risk of experiencing weather-related arthritis pain is extremely high. Arthritis medication can help ease symptoms. Stay active with low-impact activities and stretching.

Sinus Pressure

Moderate

The risk of weather-related sinus pressure is moderate. Make sure you stay hydrated.

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

Moderate

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

Asthma

Very High

The risk of asthma is very high. Use a humidifier to prevent dry air in your home.

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

12/10

37°Lo

RealFeel® 32°

A few t-storms, some severe

Looking Ahead

Thunderstorms, some severe, this evening

TOMORROW’S WEATHER FORECAST

12/11

51°/ 27°

RealFeel® 49°

Mostly sunny and cooler

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