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Severe Weather Team 2
Current Conditions
Updated: 1:52 p.m. ESTCloudy43°Feels Like: 37°
- Humidity: 65%
- Pressure: 30.19 in.
- Dew Point: 32°
- Wind: From NNW at 12 mph
- Precipitation: 0.00 in.
Severe Weather Team 2 Forecast
Karen Minton, holds the AMS Broadcast Seal of Approval. Karen's forecasts appear on Channel 2 Action News This Morning and Channel 2 Action News at Noon. Meteorologist Profile
Thursday
Partly Sunny
H 50° L 37°Gradual clearing through the afternoon, seasonal temps.
Friday
Sunny
H 53° L 31°Sunny skies and cool.
Saturday
Late Night Showers
H 53° L 34°Partly sunny during the day, then a slight chance of showers late night. 20% chance. Near normal temps.
Partly sunny during the day, then a slight chance of showers late night. 20 ...
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UV Index Scale
2 or less: Low
3-5: Moderate
6-7: High
8-10: Very High
11+: Extreme
<2: Low
Danger from the sun's UV rays is low for the average person. Wear sunglasses on bright days. If you burn easily, cover up and use sunscreen SPF 15+. In winter, reflection off snow can nearly double UV strength.
Source: epa.gov
3-5: Moderate
Take precautions if you will be outside, such as wearing a hat and sunglasses and using sunscreen SPF 15+. Stay in shade near midday when the sun is strongest.
Source: epa.gov
6-7: High
Protection against sun damage is needed. Wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, use sunscreen SPF 15+ and wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants when practical. Stay in shade near midday when the sun is strongest.
Source: epa.gov
8-10: Very High
Protection against sun damage is needed. Minimize sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Seek shade, cover up, wear a hat and sunglasses, and use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Beachgoers should know that white sand and other bright surfaces reflect UV and can double UV exposure.
Source: epa.gov
11+: Extreme
Take all precautions against sun damage. Unprotected skin can burn in minutes. Try to avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Seek shade, cover up, and wear a hat and sunglasses. Apply sunscreen SPF 15+ liberally every 2 hours. Beachgoers should know that white sand and other bright surfaces reflect UV and can double UV exposure.
Source: epa.gov
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