The sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause permanent damage to the skin and are also the leading cause of skin cancer. Understanding the UV index and its levels in your area is essential when spending ...

July is UV Safety Awareness Month, highlighting the risks of sun exposure during peak summer months. The UV index, a scale from 0-11+, indicates the strength of the sun's ultraviolet radiation and the ...

Most of us check the temperature every morning before we head outside, but there’s another number on your weather app that’s just as important: the UV Index. The UV Index tells us how strong the sun’s ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - UV rays can pack a punch even when the sky looks harmless. The UV Index is your best indicator of how quickly you can burn under today’s sun. It is a scale from 1 to 11+ that ...