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Air Quality Excellent

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Wind Gusts 5 mph

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Current Air Quality

Today

8/17

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

Low

The risk of mold allergy symptoms is low.

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

Low

The risk of experiencing weather-related arthritis pain is low.

Sinus Pressure

Low

The risk of weather-related sinus pressure is low.

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

Ideal

Conditions for golfing are ideal.

Biking & Cycling

Ideal

Conditions for cycling are ideal.

Beach & Pool

Ideal

Conditions for a day at the beach or pool are ideal. Wear sunscreen and UV-protective clothing when spending time outdoors.

Stargazing

Ideal

Conditions for stargazing are ideal. Check a star chart or an astronomy app before you head out to make the most of the night.

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

Good

Composting conditions are good. Make sure you frequently add water to your compost to keep it moist.

Outdoor Entertaining

Ideal

Conditions for outdoor entertaining will be ideal. Be sure to wear sunscreen when spending time outdoors.

Air Travel

Ideal

Conditions for flying are ideal. Have a safe trip.

Driving

Ideal

Conditions for driving are ideal.

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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TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST

8/17

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RealFeel® 85°

Mostly sunny and pleasant

TONIGHT’S WEATHER FORECAST

TOMORROW’S WEATHER FORECAST

8/18

80°/ 63°

RealFeel® 85°

Mostly sunny and pleasant

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