Current Weather

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49°F

RealFeel® 55°

RealFeel Shade™ 52°

Air Quality Excellent

Wind ENE 1 mph

Wind Gusts 2 mph

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Current Air Quality

Today

12/4

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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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

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

Low

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

Asthma

Low

The risk of asthma symptoms is low.

Fishing

Fair

Fishing conditions are fair.

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

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

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

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

Poor

Composting conditions are poor. Keep your compost area covered.

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

Ideal

Conditions for driving are ideal.

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

Very High

The risk for pest activity is high. Consider insect bait to protect your lawn & gardens.

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TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST

12/4

53°Hi

RealFeel® 56°

Times of clouds and sun

TONIGHT’S WEATHER FORECAST

12/4

30°Lo

RealFeel® 31°

Partly cloudy and chilly

TOMORROW’S WEATHER FORECAST

12/5

55°/ 43°

RealFeel® 55°

Some sun, then clouds

Looking Ahead

Expect showery weather Thursday afternoon through Friday morning

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