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Today's Weather

Thu, Jul 16

Partly sunny, very hot and less humid; caution advised if outside for extended periods of time Hi: 98°

Tonight: Hazy Lo: 73°

Current Weather

2:19 AM

76°F
RealFeel® 83°
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Wind NW 2 mph
Wind Gusts 4 mph
Air Quality Poor

Looking Ahead

Heat wave and poor air quality at times from wildfire smoke through late week; limit time outdoors

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Hourly Weather

3 AM 76°
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4 AM 75°
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5 AM 75°
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6 AM 75°
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7 AM 77°
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8 AM 80°
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9 AM 83°
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10 AM 86°
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11 AM 89°
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12 PM 92°
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1 PM 94°
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2 PM 95°
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10-Day Weather Forecast

Today

7/16

98° 73°

Partly sunny and very hot

Night: Hazy
2%

Fri

7/17

94° 76°

Hazy and toasty conditions

A passing late-night shower
2%

Sat

7/18

86° 74°

A heavy t-storm in the p.m.

Humid with a thunderstorm
79%

Sun

7/19

88° 67°

A shower and thunderstorm

Mainly clear
88%

Mon

7/20

87° 71°

A p.m. t-storm possible

Some rain and a t-storm late
30%

Tue

7/21

86° 68°

A strong afternoon t-storm

Partly cloudy and humid
63%

Wed

7/22

83° 65°

Mostly sunny and humid

Partly cloudy
1%

Thu

7/23

84° 67°

Mainly cloudy

Mainly cloudy and humid
1%

Fri

7/24

82° 66°

A shower and thunderstorm

Humid; a t-storm or two early
72%

Sat

7/25

83° 66°

Sun through high clouds

Partly cloudy
0%

Sun & Moon

14 hrs 37 mins
Rise 5:56 AM
Set 8:33 PM
Waxing Crescent
Rise 8:26 AM
Set 10:17 PM

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Air Quality Poor

The air has reached a high level of pollution and is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Reduce time spent outside if you are feeling symptoms such as difficulty breathing or throat irritation.

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