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9/27

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

Moderate

The risk of tree pollen symptoms is moderate.

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

Moderate

The risk of grass pollen symptoms is moderate. Be sure to keep your windows and doors closed.

Dust & Dander

High

The risk of dust and dander allergy symptoms is high. Be sure you're vacuuming with a HEPA-approved filter.

Arthritis

Low

The risk of experiencing weather-related arthritis pain is low.

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

Low

The risk of catching the flu is low.

Migraine

Low

The risk of suffering from a weather-related migraine is low.

Asthma

High

The risk of asthma symptoms is high. Be sure to use HEPA filters in your home to cut down on indoor asthma triggers.

Fishing

Poor

Fishing conditions are poor.

Running

Fair

Conditions for running are fair. Stay hydrated to make your run easier.

Golf

Poor

Conditions for golfing are poor. Do not play if there is a chance of lightning.

Biking & Cycling

Fair

Conditions for cycling are fair. Know the surfaces you'll be riding on to ensure your ride is as safe as possible with your available gear.

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

Fair

Conditions for hiking are fair. Wear the right gear and watch for slippery surfaces.

Lawn Mowing

Fair

Conditions for lawn mowing are fair. Be sure only to cut off 1/3 of the total height of your grass when mowing.

Composting

Ideal

Composting conditions are ideal. Apply a 1/4 to 1/2 inch of compost to the top of your soil.

Outdoor Entertaining

Good

Conditions for outdoor entertaining will be good. Make sure you have shade available, so guests do not overheat.

Air Travel

Great

Conditions for flying are great. Have a safe trip.

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

High

The risk for mosquito activity are high. Replacing outdoor lights with yellow bug lights can attract less insects.

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

Extreme

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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TONIGHT’S WEATHER FORECAST

9/27

61°Lo

RealFeel® 58°

Partly cloudy, a shower; mild

TOMORROW’S WEATHER FORECAST

9/28

70°/ 54°

RealFeel® 69°

Clouds giving way to some sun

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