#MEwx Clouds, fog, rain and SPF explained
This morning we have a chance for showers, then showers this afternoon with patchy fog. Highs in the upper 60s with light and variable winds.
Tonight we'll have mostly cloudy skies with showers mainly in the evening. Patchy fog with visibility one quarter mile or less at times after midnight with lows in the upper 50s. Winds will be light and variable.
The wind direction is North Northwest between 0.3 MPH and 2.5 MPH.
The Relative pressure is 30.11, the Absolute pressure is 29.92 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain and clouds.
We received 0.01 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours.
Our outdoor temperature is 62.2°F, the humidity is 97% and the dew point is 61.3°F.
If you want to see real-time instrument readings from my personal weather station in my North field click Here. That will take you directly to my WIFI weather station.
Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with fog, overcast and rain.
The UV rating is 0 out of 16, The moon is 9.7% illuminated, the moon phase is Waning Crescent, Sunrise is 5:31 am↑ 65° East, sunset is 7:58 pm↑ 295° Northwest, Moonrise is 2:12 am↑ 53° Northeast, Moonset is 6:28 pm↑ 307° Northwest and we'll have 14 hours 27
minutes of daylight today.
Here is some very useful information about SPF sun screens. There a dozens of web sites out there to get this or variations of this information from.
The Sun Protection Factor(SPF) is a guideline that tells you how long a sunscreen should protect you from the sun's rays. A product with SPF 15 is the minimum you should use.
The more fair-skinned you are, the more easily you're likely to burn—for some, that's after just 5 minutes, so a higher SPF, like 30 or 50, is a better choice to use. It's also a must for anyone planning on being outside for an extended period of time.
Here Are The Actual Numbers
SPF 15 blocks 94% of the sun's rays.
SPF 30 blocks 97%.
SPF 50 blocks 98%.
SPF 50 offers just 1% more, and nothing blocks 100%.
Be aware that the false sense of security with a higher SPF may lead to overdoing exposure, and getting a burn.
Broad-spectrum sunscreen products filter higher amounts of damaging UVB rays, but guarding against a burn is only part of the protection you need. You also want a product that also screens out UVA rays, those that cause deep skin damage. Such products are labeled broad-spectrum.
Broad-spectrum sunscreens with SPF 15 or higher state specifically: "If used as directed with other sun protection measures, this product reduces the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging, as well as helps prevent sunburn."
Even if the label says broad-spectrum, sunscreens with SPF of between only 2 to 14 have not been shown to help prevent skin cancer or early skin aging, and must display this fact as a warning.
Also, are U Flying? Put Your Seatbelt & Sunscreen on because the higher you fly the stronger the sun is.
One final thing to consider is that there are many "natural" types of sun block or sunscreen available out there – you need only google sun screen with "all natural" in the search field. You'll get loads of returns.
But be careful. Not all of the actually work. If you're allergic to skin care products in general make sure you know what chemicals will harm you and look for them in the sunscreen labeling.
OF course the best way to avoid sun damage to your skin is to stay out of the sun altogether.
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