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AQI

Unhealthy

Health effects can be immediately felt by sensitive groups. Healthy individuals may experience difficulty breathing and throat irritation with prolonged exposure. Limit outdoor activity.

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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
Low
The risk of mold allergy symptoms is low.
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
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
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
Moderate
The risk of catching a cold is moderate.
Flu
Low
The risk of catching the flu is low.
Migraine
Low
The risk of suffering from a weather-related migraine is low.
Asthma
Extreme
The risk of asthma symptoms is extremely high. Keep asthma medication handy to ease any symptoms.
Fishing
Poor
Fishing conditions are poor.
Running
Good
Conditions for running are good. Be sure to wear sunscreen and UV-protective activewear.
Golf
Good
Conditions for golfing are good. Wear sunscreen while out on the course.
Biking & Cycling
Good
Conditions for cycling are good. Stay hydrated to make the most of your ride.
Beach & Pool
Fair
Conditions for a day at the beach or pool are fair. Temperatures tend to be highest in the mid-afternoon if the day is on the cooler side.
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
Fair
Conditions for hiking are fair. Wear the right gear and watch for slippery surfaces.
Lawn Mowing
Fair
Conditions for lawn mowing are fair. Be sure only to cut off 1/3 of the total height of your grass when mowing.
Composting
Good
Composting conditions are good. Make sure you frequently add water to your compost to keep it moist.
Outdoor Entertaining
Good
Conditions for outdoor entertaining will be good. Make sure you have shade available, so guests do not overheat.
Air Travel
Good
Conditions for flying are good. Check the weather at your destination to see if that may cause a weather delay.
Driving
Good
Conditions for driving are good. Stay alert of any changes to the weather forecast.
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
Extreme
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

6/7
68°Hi
RealFeel® Sun 71°
A.M. showers, then a t-storm

TONIGHT’S WEATHER FORECAST

6/7
50°Lo
RealFeel® 50°
Partly cloudy

TOMORROW’S WEATHER FORECAST

6/8
79°/ 46°
RealFeel® Sun 86°
Warmer with hazy sun

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