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Thursday, July 16

Day

7/16
80°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™ 79°
Pleasant
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Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Sunshine and a few clouds

Max UV Index10.0 (Very High)

WindWNW 4 mph

Wind Gusts7 mph

Probability of Precipitation20%

Probability of Thunderstorms3%

Precipitation0.00 in

Cloud Cover30%

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7/16
70°Lo
RealFeel® 69°
Pleasant
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Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Partly cloudy

WindE 2 mph

Wind Gusts4 mph

Probability of Precipitation25%

Probability of Thunderstorms4%

Precipitation0.00 in

Cloud Cover40%

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Overnight

Sun & Moon

14 hrs 55 mins
Rise 5:29 AM
Set 8:24 PM
Waxing Crescent
Rise 8:05 AM
Set 10:04 PM

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85°
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92°
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1931
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