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Very High UV Index Continues

The index will be 10, making it very easy for a fair skinned person in L.A. County to burn within a couple of minutes.

By City News Service

Thursday's ultraviolet index level in the Los Angeles area will be 10, according to the National Weather Service, which was also a concern Wednesday. 

Awareness to UV exposure in Los Angeles County should continue throughout the rest of the week.

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The reading indicates what the UV exposure is expected to be at noon, when the sun's rays are at their strongest.

A reading of 0-2 indicates a minimal exposure level, and very fair skinned people could become sunburned in 30 minutes if not properly protected.

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A reading of 3-4 is considered a low exposure level, reducing the danger range for those with fair complexions to 15-20 minutes if not protected.

A moderate exposure level of 5-6 indicates that a person with a fair complexion could be safe from sun burn for 10-12 minutes, unless protected.

A high exposure level reading of 7-9 means that a person could be sunburned in 7-8 minutes.

A very high exposure level reading of 10, or greater, means a fair skinned person could suffer a sunburn in about four minutes if not protected.

Ultraviolet radiation is blamed for a host of health problems, including skin cancer and cataracts.



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