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Current Air Quality

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5/25

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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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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
High
The risk of mold allergy symptoms is high. Remove your shoes as soon as you return inside.
Grass Pollen
Low
The risk of grass pollen symptoms is low.
Dust & Dander
Extremely High
The risk of dust and dander symptoms is extremely high. If you suffer from dust and dander allergies, taking allergy medication can help relieve symptoms.
Arthritis
Very High
The risk of experiencing weather-related arthritis pain is very high. Avoid high-impact exercises and embrace low-impact ones like walking.
Sinus Pressure
Moderate
The risk of weather-related sinus pressure is moderate. Make sure you stay hydrated.
Common Cold
Moderate
The risk of catching a cold is moderate.
Flu
Moderate
The risk of catching the flu is moderate.
Migraine
Low
The risk of suffering from a weather-related migraine is low.
Asthma
Very High
The risk of asthma is very high. Use a humidifier to prevent dry air in your home.
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
Good
Conditions for flying are good. Check the weather at your destination to see if that may cause a weather delay.
Driving
Fair
Conditions for driving are fair. Keep up with your car maintenance, such as inspecting your windshield wipers and checking your tire treads.
Mosquitos
Extremely High
The risk for mosquito activity are extremely high. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when spending time outdoors to prevent bites.
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

5/25
87°Hi
RealFeel® 90°
Heavy thunderstorms; humid

Looking Ahead

Thunderstorms, some heavy, this afternoon through tomorrow morning

TONIGHT’S WEATHER FORECAST

5/25
72°Lo
RealFeel® 68°
Humid with heavy t-storms

TOMORROW’S WEATHER FORECAST

5/26
83°/ 69°
RealFeel® 85°
Heavy rain and a thunderstorm

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