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UV Levels Very High This Week

Levels shoot up following weekend's heat wave.

UV levels in northeast Queens will remain high through mid-week following last weekend's three-day heat wave.

UV rays will be at level 10, within the high range on Monday, according to Pollen.com. Tuesday will be slightly lower at level 9, which is on the higher end of the medium range. Wednesday's UV levels will remain at level 9.

For those with allergies, Monday will be in the medium range for pollen, but Tuesday and Wednesday will drop slightly into the lower range.

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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.


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