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Current Air Quality

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5/26

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AQI

Excellent

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
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
Moderate
The risk of mold allergy symptoms is moderate. Be sure to prevent mildew and indoor mold in your home's basement, bathrooms, and laundry room.
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
Moderate
The risk of experiencing weather-related arthritis pain is moderate. Stay hydrated and stretch to help avoid arthritis symptoms.
Sinus Pressure
Low
The risk of weather-related sinus pressure is low.
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
Good
Conditions for a day at the beach or pool are good. Be sure to wear sunscreen and UV-protective clothing when spending time outdoors.
Stargazing
Poor
Conditions for stargazing are poor.
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
Good
Composting conditions are good. Make sure you frequently add water to your compost to keep it moist.
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
High
The risk for mosquito activity are high. Replacing outdoor lights with yellow bug lights can attract less insects.
Indoor Pests
Very High
The risk for pest activity is high. Consider an EPA-registered repellent to deter bites.
Outdoor Pests
Very High
The risk for pest activity is high. Consider insect bait to protect your lawn & gardens.
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TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST

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Mainly cloudy

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5/26
66°Lo
RealFeel® 64°
Considerable cloudiness

TOMORROW’S WEATHER FORECAST

5/27
74°/ 64°
RealFeel® 79°
Heavy thunderstorms

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