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How do you get your Aches and Pains data? |
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| Answer | | Areas of quiet, dry weather during the warmer times of the year are most commonly associated with lower levels of aches and pains. High (or rising) surface pressure, low (or falling) humidity values, probability of precipitation less than 20%, wind speeds under the 5-10 mph range, and daytime temperatures higher than 70 degrees would all be expected for lower levels of aches and pains to occur from a meteorological standpoint.
Approaching areas of low pressure or strong frontal systems, both leading to stormy weather, are normally associated with above normal levels of aches and pains. More specifically, in these cases, one usually is experiencing relatively significant falls in barometric pressure, relatively significant increases in relative humidity, forecast probability of precipitation on the order of 40-60% (or higher), and wind speeds generally above 15 mph.
Areas in between the above thresholds, are thought to be associated with normal levels of aches and pains. This would include slight falls in barometric pressure, modest increases in relative humidity, probability of precipitation in the 20-40% range, and wind speeds in the 10-15 mph range. |
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What does "Pollen Count" mean? |
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| Answer | | The higher the pollen count number, the more pollen density in the air.* However, higher counts in one area or region may be considered average or low in another. Rather than use subjective terms such as "Very High," we have chosen to present it using numbers. This allows the user to determine whether the count is high or low for his or her particular location. Low Pollen counts are 0-14; Moderate(15-89); High(90-1499); and Very High(1500+).
We have found it typical for users to know and understand local pollen counts and their different varieties in order to make decisions about spending time outdoors during "high" count days. For this reason, we simply present the pollen count, while giving text ratings of pollen variety subsets(trees, grasses and weeds) relative to that particular pollen count.
Mold, which is seperate from Pollen, ranges from 0-25000+. Low(0-899), Moderate(900-2499), High(2500-24999) and Very High(25000+).
*Represents grains per cubic meter
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Where can I get advice on medical issues? |
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| Answer | | The Weather Channel provides weather related health advisories visitors can use, as a preventative measure, for general well being. However, for specific health concerns, we suggest contacting your physician for advice and/or treatment. |
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