What is the UV Index?

WITH BRISBANE EXPECTED TO HIT AN EXTREME 17 ON THE UV INDEX ON THURSDAY, SOME TIPS ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION.

WHAT IS THE UV INDEX?

The UV Index is a scale from 1 (lowest) to 20 (highest) that measures the amount of UV radiation that reaches the Earth's surface.

WHAT IS UV RADIATION?

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is an invisible killer and is not related to heat or temperature. UV radiation can be high even on overcast days.

AT WHAT STAGE DOES UV BECOME HARMFUL?

According to the Cancer Council, it is imperative to use sun protection when the UV Index reading is above 3 (moderate).

HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF FROM UV RADIATION?

The Cancer Council has five recommendations; wear protective clothing, use minimum SPF broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen, wear a broad-brimmed hat, stay in the shade, wear sunglasses when outside.