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Tuesday, March 3

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Occasional rain and drizzle in the morning, then intervals of clouds and sunshine in the afternoon

Max UV Index2.0 (Low)

AccuLumen Brightness Index™3 (Dull)

WindSW 5 mph

Wind Gusts13 mph

Probability of Precipitation60%

Probability of Thunderstorms0%

Precipitation0.03 in

Rain0.03 in

Hours of Precipitation1.5

Hours of Rain1.5

Cloud Cover84%

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40° to 52°
Jacket or sweater is recommended.
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Low clouds

WindSW 5 mph

Wind Gusts7 mph

Probability of Precipitation20%

Probability of Thunderstorms0%

Precipitation0.00 in

Cloud Cover95%

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11 hrs 27 mins
Rise 6:45 AM
Set 6:12 PM
Full Moon
Rise 6:40 PM
Set 7:11 AM

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1976
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