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Saturday, August 15

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8/15
84°Hi
RealFeel® 90°
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™ 82°
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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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Less humid with plenty of sunshine

Max UV Index9.0 (Very High)

WindN 5 mph

Wind Gusts9 mph

Probability of Precipitation5%

Probability of Thunderstorms0%

Precipitation0.00 in

Cloud Cover2%

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8/15
61°Lo
RealFeel® 62°
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Cool
53° to 62°
Light jacket or sweater may be appropriate.
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A crystal-clear sky

WindENE 5 mph

Wind Gusts9 mph

Probability of Precipitation5%

Probability of Thunderstorms0%

Precipitation0.00 in

Cloud Cover3%

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Overnight

Sun & Moon

13 hrs 37 mins
Rise 6:32 AM
Set 8:09 PM
Waxing Crescent
Rise 9:43 AM
Set 9:39 PM

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8/15
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84°
61°
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86°
64°
Last Year
90°
69°
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98°
1988
52°
2013

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