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49°F

RealFeel® 51°

RealFeel Shade™ 50°

Air Quality Excellent

Wind SSE 3 mph

Wind Gusts 7 mph

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Current Air Quality

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12/5

AQI

Excellent

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

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Current Air Quality

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

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

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

Moderate

The risk of asthma symptoms is moderate.

Fishing

Good

Fishing conditions are good. Fishing in the early morning or dusk hours can help you get a catch.

Running

Great

Conditions for running are great. Be sure to warm up and cool down adequately.

Golf

Good

Conditions for golfing are good. Wear sunscreen while out on the course.

Biking & Cycling

Great

Conditions for cycling are great. Be sure you have the correct gear to keep your core temperature warm during winter months and cool during hot weather.

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

Good

Conditions for hiking are good. Stay hydrated and bring enough water to last the entire hike.

Lawn Mowing

Great

Conditions for lawn mowing are great. Ensure you are servicing your mower frequently to keep the blades sharp.

Composting

Poor

Composting conditions are poor. Keep your compost area covered.

Outdoor Entertaining

Fair

Conditions for outdoor entertaining will be fair. Pay attention to MinuteCast watch for upcoming rain showers.

Air Travel

Ideal

Conditions for flying are ideal. Have a safe trip.

Driving

Great

Conditions for driving are great. Remain prepared for changing weather by tracking ongoing forecasts.

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

TONIGHT’S WEATHER FORECAST

12/5

37°Lo

RealFeel® 34°

Considerable cloudiness

TOMORROW’S WEATHER FORECAST

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Expect rainy weather Friday morning through late Friday night

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