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8:31 PM

42°F
RealFeel® 36°
Air Quality Excellent
Wind W 8 mph
Wind Gusts 18 mph
Mostly cloudy More Details

Current Air Quality

Today

1/26

16
AQI

Excellent

The air quality is ideal for most individuals; enjoy your normal outdoor activities.

Based on Current Pollutants

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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
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
Very High
The risk of weather-related sinus pressure is very high. Use a humidifier or vaporizer to ease symptoms.
Common Cold
Moderate
The risk of catching a cold is moderate.
Flu
Moderate
The risk of catching the flu is moderate.
Migraine
Moderate
The risk of suffering from a weather-related migraine is moderate.
Asthma
Moderate
The risk of asthma symptoms is moderate.
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
Good
Conditions for stargazing are good. Be sure to move away from city lights or turn off nearby lights, including indoor and outdoor lights.
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
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
Extremely High
The risk for pest activity is extremely high. Keep windows and doors closed or ensure you have screens when open to prevent entry into your home.
Outdoor Pests
Low
The risk for pest activity is low.
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TONIGHT’S WEATHER FORECAST

1/26
31°Lo
RealFeel® 27°
Breezy early; partly cloudy

TOMORROW’S WEATHER FORECAST

1/27
42°/ 33°
RealFeel® 39°
Partly sunny

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