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2 PM

87°
RealFeel® 95°
Hot
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Hot
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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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

12:30 PM Friday - 5:00 PM Friday

RealFeel Shade™91°

WindS 12 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index4.0 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts17 mph

Humidity63%

Indoor Humidity63% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point73° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™3 (Dull)

Cloud Cover85%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling20000 ft

3 PM

89°
RealFeel® 100°
Hot
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Hot
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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rain drop 34%
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Mostly sunny
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

12:30 PM Friday - 5:00 PM Friday

RealFeel Shade™94°

WindS 10 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index5.5 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts18 mph

Humidity63%

Indoor Humidity63% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point75° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover29%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

4 PM

90°
RealFeel® 101°
Very Hot
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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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rain drop 34%
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Mostly sunny
alerts

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

12:30 PM Friday - 5:00 PM Friday

RealFeel Shade™96°

WindS 10 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index4.1 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts18 mph

Humidity62%

Indoor Humidity62% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point75° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover21%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

5 PM

89°
RealFeel® 99°
Hot
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Hot
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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rain drop 34%
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Mostly sunny

RealFeel Shade™95°

WindSSE 10 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index2.7 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts18 mph

Humidity65%

Indoor Humidity65% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point76° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover15%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

6 PM

87°
RealFeel® 96°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
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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rain drop 34%
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Mostly sunny

RealFeel Shade™93°

WindSSE 9 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index1.7 (Low)

Wind Gusts16 mph

Humidity69%

Indoor Humidity69% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point76° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover18%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

7 PM

85°
RealFeel® 94°
Hot
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Hot
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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rain drop 22%
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Mostly sunny

RealFeel Shade™94°

WindSE 8 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index0.8 (Low)

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity74%

Indoor Humidity74% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point76° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™5 (Medium)

Cloud Cover21%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

8 PM

84°
RealFeel® 91°
Hot
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Hot
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™91°

WindSE 8 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index0.0 (Low)

Wind Gusts18 mph

Humidity76%

Indoor Humidity76% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point75° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover66%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

9 PM

81°
RealFeel® 88°
Very Warm
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Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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Partly cloudy

WindESE 8 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts17 mph

Humidity81%

Indoor Humidity81% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point75° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover46%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

10 PM

79°
RealFeel® 85°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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rain drop 0%
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Partly cloudy

WindESE 8 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts17 mph

Humidity84%

Indoor Humidity84% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point74° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover46%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

11 PM

77°
RealFeel® 83°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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rain drop 0%
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Partly cloudy

WindESE 8 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts17 mph

Humidity89%

Indoor Humidity89% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point74° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover46%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

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