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Protect Yourself From Harmful UV Rays
Save your skin when the sun shines brightly. Check the sun exposure chart below to see how to protect your family.
| UV Index | 9+ Extreme | 7 – 8 Very High | 5 – 6 High | 3 – 4 Medium | 1 – 2 Low |
| Burning Time Without Protection | Less than 15 min. | 20 min. | 25 min. | 40 min. | 60 min. |
| Steps to Take | Avoid exposure. Wear clothing, a hat, sunglasses, and SPF 40 sunblock. | Do not expose children. Try to stay in the shade. Wear a hat, sunglasses, and SPF 40 sunblock. | Do not expose young children. Wear a hat, sunglasses, and SPF 25 sunblock. | Wear a hat, sunglasses, and SPF 15 sunblock. | Wear sunglasses and SPF 8 sunblock. |
| Recommended Sun Protection Factor (SPF) | SPF 40 Every half hour | SPF 40 Every hour | SPF 25 Every hour | SPF 15 Every hour | SPF 8 Every hour |
Sandi Duncan is the Managing Editor of the Farmers' Almanac. Click here to read Sandi's full biography.This Week's Features
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Farmers' Almanac Long Range Weather
May 20th - May 23rd
- Northeast U.S.
Fair.
- Midwest/Great Lakes U.S.
Fair Illinois, Michigan east.
- Southeast U.S.
Pleasant weather returns.
- North Central U.S.
Fair initially, then stormy.
- South Central U.S.
Fair initially, then stormy.
- Northwest U.S.
More clouds than sun.
- Southwest U.S.
Fair, but quickly turning stormy again.
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