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Extreme Heat Warning

Today's Weather

Tue, Jun 30

A morning shower in spots; otherwise, breezy and humid with sunshine and a few clouds Hi: 93°

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, warm and humid with a thunderstorm; thunderstorms can bring hail and damaging winds Lo: 72°

Current Weather

7:03 AM

75°F
RealFeel® 78°
Mostly sunny More Details
RealFeel Shade™ 77°
Wind S 6 mph
Wind Gusts 6 mph
Air Quality Poor

MINUTECAST®

Rain starting in 16 min

Now
8:03 AM

Looking Ahead

Thunderstorms, some strong, Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon

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Hourly Weather

8 AM 77°
rain drop 40%
9 AM 79°
rain drop 37%
10 AM 82°
rain drop 30%
11 AM 85°
rain drop 24%
12 PM 87°
rain drop 24%
1 PM 89°
rain drop 16%
2 PM 90°
rain drop 0%
3 PM 91°
rain drop 0%
4 PM 93°
rain drop 0%
5 PM 91°
rain drop 0%
6 PM 90°
rain drop 0%
7 PM 88°
rain drop 1%

10-Day Weather Forecast

Today

6/30

93° 72°

An a.m. shower; breezy, humid

Night: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

40%

Wed

7/1

90° 72°

Some sun; breezy, warm, humid

A couple of thunderstorms

25%

Thu

7/2

88° 72°

Humid; an afternoon t-storm

Humid with a strong t-storm

55%

Fri

7/3

90° 71°

Humid with a heavy t-storm

Humid with a t-storm in spots

55%

Sat

7/4

91° 69°

A t-storm possible; very warm

Humid with a t-storm or two

30%

Sun

7/5

85° 67°

Humid with a t-storm possible

Partly cloudy and humid

30%

Mon

7/6

83° 68°

Sunny to partly cloudy

Mainly clear and humid

25%

Tue

7/7

85° 67°

Partly sunny and humid

Clear and humid

2%

Wed

7/8

86° 68°

A t-storm around in the a.m.

Mainly clear and humid

55%

Thu

7/9

88° 67°

Humid; an afternoon shower

Humid; an evening shower

40%

Sun & Moon

15 hrs 12 mins
Rise 5:42 AM
Set 8:54 PM
Waning Gibbous
Rise 9:53 PM
Set 6:57 AM

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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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