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Current Air Quality

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AQI

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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
Low
The risk of tree pollen symptoms is low.
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
Extremely High
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
Very High
The risk of weather-related sinus pressure is very high. Use a humidifier or vaporizer to ease symptoms.
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
Poor
Composting conditions are poor. Keep your compost area covered.
Outdoor Entertaining
Poor
Conditions for outdoor entertaining will be poor. Consider moving your party indoors or under some form of cover.
Air Travel
Poor
Conditions for flying are poor. Be prepared for possible delays or cancellations.
Driving
Poor
Conditions for driving are poor. Leave plenty of space between you and the car in front of you if you have to drive despite weather conditions.
Mosquitos
High
The risk for mosquito activity are high. Replacing outdoor lights with yellow bug lights can attract less insects.
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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TONIGHT’S WEATHER FORECAST

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Tropical Rainstorm Ian

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10/1
66°/ 52°
RealFeel® 64°
Mostly cloudy and warmer

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