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Thursday, March 12

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3/12
49°Hi
RealFeel® 51°
Chilly
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Chilly
40° to 52°
Jacket or sweater is recommended.
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RealFeel Shade™ 47°
Chilly
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Chilly
40° to 52°
Jacket or sweater is recommended.
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After a cloudy start, sunshine returns

Max UV Index4.0 (Moderate)

WindWSW 7 mph

Wind Gusts13 mph

Probability of Precipitation20%

Probability of Thunderstorms0%

Precipitation0.00 in

Cloud Cover28%

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3/12
24°Lo
RealFeel® 19°
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10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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Mainly clear

WindWSW 7 mph

Wind Gusts13 mph

Probability of Precipitation20%

Probability of Thunderstorms0%

Precipitation0.00 in

Cloud Cover12%

Sun & Moon

11 hrs 44 mins
Rise 6:12 AM
Set 5:56 PM
Waning Crescent
Rise 2:53 AM
Set 11:00 AM

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48°
26°
Last Year
61°
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