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9:08 AM

29°F
RealFeel® 37°
RealFeel Shade™ 30°
Air Quality Fair
Wind ENE 4 mph
Wind Gusts 4 mph
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No precipitation for at least 60 min

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Little to no accumulation
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Current Air Quality

Today

3/24

23
AQI

Fair

The air quality is generally acceptable for most individuals. However, sensitive groups may experience minor to moderate symptoms from long-term exposure.

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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
Low
The risk of grass pollen symptoms is low.
Dust & Dander
High
The risk of dust and dander allergy symptoms is high. Be sure you're vacuuming with a HEPA-approved filter.
Arthritis
High
The risk of experiencing weather-related arthritis pain is high. Focus on low-impact aerobic exercises.
Sinus Pressure
High
The risk of weather-related sinus pressure is high. Taking a hot shower may help ease sinus pressure.
Common Cold
Moderate
The risk of catching a cold is moderate.
Flu
Low
The risk of catching the flu is low.
Migraine
Moderate
The risk of suffering from a weather-related migraine is moderate.
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
Good
Conditions for golfing are good. Wear sunscreen while out on the course.
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
Poor
Conditions for stargazing are poor.
Hiking
Good
Conditions for hiking are good. Stay hydrated and bring enough water to last the entire hike.
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
Fair
Conditions for outdoor entertaining will be fair. Pay attention to MinuteCast watch for upcoming rain showers.
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
Very High
The risk for pest activity is high. Consider an EPA-registered repellent to deter bites.
Outdoor Pests
Low
The risk for pest activity is low.
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TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST

3/24
50°Hi
RealFeel® 51°
Partly sunny and milder

TONIGHT’S WEATHER FORECAST

3/24
30°Lo
RealFeel® 28°
Considerable cloudiness

TOMORROW’S WEATHER FORECAST

3/25
49°/ 26°
RealFeel® 46°
Rather cloudy

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