This week's temperatures will be cooler than usual for the end of July, but UV levels are expected to remain in the medium to high range, according to Pollen.com.
On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, UV levels for Bayside, Douglaston and Little Neck will be at 9, which is in the medium high range, but will drop to 8 by Thursday.
For those with allergies, Monday's levels will be in the medium range at 6.8 on Monday, 6.5 on Tuesday, 6.2 on Wednesday and 5.7 on Thursday.
Patch would recommend using tons of sunscreen regardless of the forecast, but with recent dissention among experts on whether or not it is beneficial—or even safe—a hat seems a surer bet. Check out this report from U.S. Health News and decide for yourself.
