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59°F
RealFeel® 58°
RealFeel Shade™ 55°
Air Quality Excellent
Wind NNE 10 mph
Wind Gusts 15 mph
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Current Air Quality

Today

5/21

13
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
High
The risk of tree pollen symptoms is high. Keep your windows closed and change clothing after returning to the indoors.
Ragweed Pollen
Low
The risk for ragweed pollen symptoms is low.
Mold
High
The risk of mold allergy symptoms is high. Remove your shoes as soon as you return inside.
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
Low
The risk of dust and dander allergy symptoms is low.
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
Moderate
The risk of catching the flu is moderate.
Migraine
High
The risk of suffering from a weather-related migraine is high. Keep a journal to track the weather and your migraines. It may help you identify the weather conditions that may trigger a migraine.
Asthma
High
The risk of asthma symptoms is high. Be sure to use HEPA filters in your home to cut down on indoor asthma triggers.
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
Great
Conditions for flying are great. Have a safe trip.
Driving
Good
Conditions for driving are good. Stay alert of any changes to the weather forecast.
Mosquitos
Moderate
The risk for mosquito activity are moderate. Eliminate any standing water on your property where mosquitoes can breed.
Indoor Pests
Very High
The risk for pest activity is high. Consider an EPA-registered repellent to deter bites.
Outdoor Pests
High
The risk for pest activity is high. Replacing outdoor lights with yellow bug lights can attract less insects.
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TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST

5/21
59°Hi
RealFeel® 58°
A couple of thundershowers

TONIGHT’S WEATHER FORECAST

5/21
45°Lo
RealFeel® 42°
Cloudy and cool

TOMORROW’S WEATHER FORECAST

5/22
66°/ 53°
RealFeel® 72°
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Looking Ahead

Rain, some heavy, and thunderstorms to affect the area from Monday evening into Tuesday morning; storms can cause flash flooding

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