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Current Air Quality

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10/6

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AQI

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

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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
Low
The risk of tree pollen symptoms is low.
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
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
Moderate
The risk of experiencing weather-related arthritis pain is moderate. Stay hydrated and stretch to help avoid arthritis symptoms.
Sinus Pressure
Moderate
The risk of weather-related sinus pressure is moderate. Make sure you stay hydrated.
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
Ideal
Conditions for running are ideal.
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
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
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
Fair
Composting conditions are fair. All materials you add should be shredded or broken into smaller pieces.
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
Low
The risk for mosquito activity are low.
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

10/6
72°Hi
RealFeel® 78°
Warmer with abundant sunshine

TONIGHT’S WEATHER FORECAST

10/6
52°Lo
RealFeel® 52°
Partly cloudy; fog late

TOMORROW’S WEATHER FORECAST

10/7
72°/ 40°
RealFeel® 74°
Breezy in the afternoon

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