00:00We've got many tools to help you optimize your health, safety and comfort here in the AccuWeather Free app.
00:09One of those is our localized air quality forecast.
00:13And this is a great resource to understand what type of pollution is occurring in the air.
00:17Of course, that's become a big issue in recent years related to wildfire smoke.
00:21But there are many different ways that the air pollution in any area can be reduced.
00:25And when that happens, that can result in health issues, especially for people with respiratory challenges.
00:31So how do you access this content?
00:32Well, on the free AccuWeather app, when you download that, you open it up to your dashboard.
00:36This is all of your latest local forecasts with proven superior accuracy.
00:40And buttons at the bottom to access different types of AccuWeather content.
00:44If you scroll down past the interactive maps and radar and into air quality,
00:50that's where you have the ability to take a look at the current air quality information and tap on see more.
00:56And I'm going to go over to New York City here.
00:58We've got some poor air quality concerns in some spots here.
01:01And notice we've got a circle here that indicates the quality of the air.
01:06And more of this circle that's filled up, that means the air quality is even more problematic and more concerned.
01:13So the 58 on AccuWeather's AQI, that's air quality index, which is a poor description.
01:19And look, we provide not only just the description and the number, but also the impacts.
01:24Air has reached a high level of pollution and is unhealthy for sensitive groups.
01:28And that gives you information about some people may have difficulty breathing or face throat irritation.
01:34And then on the right hand side of the screen you can see why is that.
01:37While we actually have some air pollution, gas pollution that's occurring in that area.
01:42And we describe what those impacts are so you can make the best plans.
01:46AccuWeather has been proven to be the most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings.
01:50Better protect your family and keep them safer.
01:53Download the free AccuWeather app today.
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