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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Tonight's Weather

Fri, May 15

A dangerous thunderstorm; mostly cloudy; storms can bring flash flooding, hail, damaging winds, and even a tornado Lo: 60°

Tomorrow: Times of clouds and sun with a thunderstorm; very warm Hi: 83°

Current Weather

9:10 PM

78°F
RealFeel® 72°
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Wind SSE 5 mph
Wind Gusts 5 mph
Air Quality Poor

Looking Ahead

Rounds of severe weather expected, with a potential outbreak on Monday; check AccuWeather often

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Clouds
Temperature

Hourly Weather

10 PM 72°
rain drop 59%
11 PM 68°
rain drop 29%
12 AM 66°
rain drop 24%
1 AM 64°
rain drop 29%
2 AM 64°
rain drop 49%
3 AM 63°
rain drop 49%
4 AM 63°
rain drop 63%
5 AM 61°
rain drop 40%
6 AM 60°
rain drop 34%
7 AM 61°
rain drop 40%
8 AM 65°
rain drop 51%
9 AM 69°
rain drop 47%

10-Day Weather Forecast

Tonight

5/15

60° Lo

A dangerous thunderstorm

85%

Sat

5/16

83° 64°

Periods of sun with a t-storm

Night: Becoming cloudy, a t-storm
55%

Sun

5/17

82° 68°

A shower and thunderstorm

A shower and t-storm; breezy
65%

Mon

5/18

82° 55°

Thunderstorms, some severe

T-storms, some severe; cooler
83%

Tue

5/19

61° 44°

Cooler; a few morning showers

Mainly clear
60%

Wed

5/20

64° 43°

Partly sunny and cool

Partly cloudy
17%

Thu

5/21

70° 49°

Nice with clouds and sun

Mostly cloudy
19%

Fri

5/22

77° 55°

Partly sunny with a shower

A strong thunderstorm early
55%

Sat

5/23

78° 56°

A couple of showers possible

Partly cloudy
30%

Sun

5/24

76° 56°

Mainly cloudy

Clear
0%

Sun & Moon

14 hrs 34 mins
Rise 5:54 AM
Set 8:28 PM
Waning Crescent
Rise 4:41 AM
Set 7:36 PM

Air Quality

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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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