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Hourly 10-Day Radar MinuteCast® Monthly Air Quality Health & Activities

Today's Weather

Wed, Aug 12

Sun and some clouds with a thunderstorm in spots this afternoon Hi: 92°

Tonight: A thunderstorm around this evening; otherwise, partly cloudy; gusty winds can accompany any downpour Lo: 70°

Current Weather

2:33 PM

86°F
RealFeel® 102°
Mostly sunny More Details
RealFeel Shade™ 93°
Heat Index 93°
Wind NW 2 mph
Wind Gusts 6 mph
Air Quality Fair

Looking Ahead

Danger of dehydration and heat stroke if outside for extended periods of time tomorrow

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Temperature

Hourly Weather

3 PM 88°
rain drop 19%
4 PM 92°
rain drop 24%
5 PM 90°
rain drop 43%
6 PM 88°
rain drop 47%
7 PM 86°
rain drop 51%
8 PM 84°
rain drop 51%
9 PM 81°
rain drop 47%
10 PM 79°
rain drop 40%
11 PM 77°
rain drop 34%
12 AM 75°
rain drop 34%
1 AM 75°
rain drop 29%
2 AM 74°
rain drop 20%

10-Day Weather Forecast

Today

8/12

92° 70°

A t-storm around in the p.m.

Night: A t-storm around this evening

55%

Thu

8/13

97° 74°

Hot; a p.m. t-storm or two

Humid; a t-storm around early

65%

Fri

8/14

97° 74°

A t-storm around in the p.m.

Humid; a t-storm around early

55%

Sat

8/15

90° 73°

An afternoon t-storm; humid

Cloudy

55%

Sun

8/16

93° 74°

A stray afternoon t-storm

Partly cloudy and humid

55%

Mon

8/17

96° 72°

A t-storm around in the p.m.

Clear and humid

55%

Tue

8/18

90° 72°

Partly sunny and humid

Mainly clear and humid

25%

Wed

8/19

89° 71°

Humid; a morning shower

Mainly clear and humid

55%

Thu

8/20

91° 70°

Humid with a few showers

Clear and humid

59%

Fri

8/21

91° 69°

Mostly sunny and humid

Clear

8%

Sun & Moon

13 hrs 38 mins
Rise 6:32 AM
Set 8:10 PM
New Moon
Rise 6:14 AM
Set 8:17 PM

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Air Quality Fair

The air quality is generally acceptable for most individuals. However, sensitive groups may experience minor to moderate symptoms from long-term exposure.

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