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PRINTAbout UV
The sun radiates energy over a broad spectrum of wavelengths. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which has a shorter wavelength than either visible blue or violet light, is responsible for sunburn and other adverse health effects. Fortunately for life on Earth, our atmosphere’s stratospheric ozone layer shields us from most UV radiation. What gets through the ozone layer, however, can cause the following problems, particularly for people who spend substantial time outdoors:
- Skin cancer
- Suppression of the immune system
- Cataracts
- Premature aging of the skin
(Source EPA)
Here is more information about the level of UV radiation and what you can do to protect yourself:
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- Northeast U.S.
Light snow, then fair skies.
- Midwest/Great Lakes U.S.
Flurries, especially Great Lakes.
- Southeast U.S.
Wet weather, then fair skies, milder.
- North Central U.S.
Flurries Northern, Central Plains east. Frigid! Approaching 30 below in parts of Montana, North Dakota.
- South Central U.S.
Scattered snow showers, very cold.
- Northwest U.S.
Gusty winds accompany scattered showers.
- Southwest U.S.
Showery, windy.
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