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Friday, August 29

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8/29
84°Hi
RealFeel® 90°
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™ 82°
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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Mostly sunny and pleasant

Max UV Index8.0 (Very High)

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

WindSW 2 mph

Wind Gusts9 mph

Probability of Precipitation0%

Probability of Thunderstorms0%

Precipitation0.00 in

Cloud Cover23%

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Night

8/29
58°Lo
RealFeel® 59°
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Cool
53° to 62°
Light jacket or sweater may be appropriate.
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Mostly cloudy

WindNNW 2 mph

Wind Gusts7 mph

Probability of Precipitation1%

Probability of Thunderstorms0%

Precipitation0.00 in

Cloud Cover78%

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Overnight

Sun & Moon

13 hrs 02 mins
Rise 6:56 AM
Set 7:58 PM
Waxing Crescent
Rise 1:06 PM
Set 11:01 PM

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8/29
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84°
58°
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84°
63°
Last Year
95°
67°
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100°
1948
38°
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