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What is the UV Index?
What is the nature of UV radiation?
How does UV radiation vary throughout the day?
How do clouds, elevation, surface type (albedo) and aerosols (haze) affect UV radiation?
How is the UV Index determined?
What cities does the NWS forecast the UV Index for?
How to make use of the UV Index Information.
Is the UV Index validated?
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