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10:02 PM

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Air Quality Excellent

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Wind Gusts 8 mph

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Current Air Quality

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9/30

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

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

Very High

The risk of experiencing weather-related arthritis pain is very high. Avoid high-impact exercises and embrace low-impact ones like walking.

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

Ideal

Fishing conditions are ideal. Wear sunscreen and a hat if you'll be in the sun.

Running

Ideal

Conditions for running are ideal.

Golf

Ideal

Conditions for golfing are ideal.

Biking & Cycling

Ideal

Conditions for cycling are ideal.

Beach & Pool

Good

Conditions for a day at the beach or pool are good. Be sure to wear sunscreen and UV-protective clothing when spending time outdoors.

Stargazing

Poor

Conditions for stargazing are poor.

Hiking

Ideal

Conditions for hiking are ideal. Plan your route with enough time to finish before sundown.

Lawn Mowing

Ideal

Conditions for lawn mowing are ideal. Try to water your grass at least one inch every week to keep it strong in case of a drought.

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

Fair

Conditions for driving are fair. Keep up with your car maintenance, such as inspecting your windshield wipers and checking your tire treads.

Mosquitos

Moderate

The risk for mosquito activity are moderate. Eliminate any standing water on your property where mosquitoes can breed.

Indoor Pests

Moderate

The risk for pest activity is moderate. Do not leave food unattended and clear counters of crumbs.

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 will affect the area this evening to tomorrow afternoon

TOMORROW’S WEATHER FORECAST

10/1

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A little rain and wind

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