With summer gearing up, UV levels are on the rise.
Douglaston and Little Neck will both be in the medium level for UV rays for the next three days. It will peak at 6.5 on Thursday, drop to 6.4 on Friday and fall to 6 on Saturday, according to Pollen.com.
Nearby Bayside's levels will be at 9 on Thursday and Friday, placing it in the medium-high level range. On Saturday, it will drop slightly to 8.
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Patch would recommend using tons of sunscreen, 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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