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6 PM

91°
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Very Hot
101° to 107°
Caution advised. Danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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12:00 PM Monday - 8:00 PM Monday

RealFeel Shade™99°

WindSE 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index2 (Low)

Wind Gusts9 mph

Humidity67%

Indoor Humidity67% (Dangerously Humid)

Dew Point78° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™10 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling33400 ft

7 PM

89°
RealFeel® 103°
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101° to 107°
Caution advised. Danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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12:00 PM Monday - 8:00 PM Monday

RealFeel Shade™99°

WindSSE 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1 (Low)

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity72%

Indoor Humidity72% (Dangerously Humid)

Dew Point79° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™7 (Bright)

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

8 PM

87°
RealFeel® 96°
Hot
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90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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RealFeel Shade™96°

WindSSE 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0 (Low)

Wind Gusts12 mph

Humidity71%

Indoor Humidity71% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point76° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover68%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

9 PM

84°
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82° to 89°
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WindSSE 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity79%

Indoor Humidity79% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point77° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover76%

Rain0.20 in

Visibility3 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

10 PM

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RealFeel® 93°
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90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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Mostly cloudy

WindSSE 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity88%

Indoor Humidity88% (Dangerously Humid)

Dew Point78° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover76%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

11 PM

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RealFeel® 88°
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82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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Mostly cloudy

WindSSE 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity92%

Indoor Humidity92% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point76° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover76%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

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