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3:53 PM

36°F
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RealFeel Shade™ 34°
Air Quality Fair
Wind E 4 mph
Wind Gusts 10 mph
Light rain More Details

Current Air Quality

Today

12/9

22
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
Low
The risk of mold allergy symptoms is low.
Grass Pollen
Low
The risk of grass pollen symptoms is low.
Dust & Dander
Moderate
The risk of dust and dander allergy symptoms is moderate. Closing your windows on windy days can help prevent outside dust or dander from getting into your home.
Arthritis
Moderate
The risk of experiencing weather-related arthritis pain is moderate. Stay hydrated and stretch to help avoid arthritis symptoms.
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
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
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
Ideal
Conditions for flying are ideal. Have a safe trip.
Driving
Good
Conditions for driving are good. Stay alert of any changes to the weather forecast.
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
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

12/9
38°Hi
RealFeel® 34°
Rain this morning

TONIGHT’S WEATHER FORECAST

12/9
36°Lo
RealFeel® 28°
Early mist; overcast

TOMORROW’S WEATHER FORECAST

12/10
42°/ 35°
RealFeel® 39°
Cloudy, a shower in the p.m.

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