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Wednesday, July 2

Current Weather

1:29 AM

72°F
Clear
RealFeel® 71°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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RealFeel®
71°
Wind
SW 4 mph
Wind Gusts
4 mph
Humidity
70%
Indoor Humidity
70% (Slightly Humid)
Dew Point
62° F
Pressure
↔ 30.01 in
Cloud Cover
10%
Visibility
10 mi
Cloud Ceiling
40000 ft

Day

7/2
88°Hi
RealFeel® 92°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
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™ 86°
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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Partly sunny

Max UV Index11 (Extreme)

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

WindSW 9 mph

Wind Gusts14 mph

Probability of Precipitation2%

Probability of Thunderstorms0%

Precipitation0.00 in

Cloud Cover26%

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Afternoon

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7/2
70°Lo
RealFeel® 68°
Pleasant
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Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Partly cloudy and humid

WindS 7 mph

Wind Gusts13 mph

Probability of Precipitation3%

Probability of Thunderstorms1%

Precipitation0.00 in

Cloud Cover26%

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Overnight

Sun & Moon

15 hrs 07 mins
Rise 5:45 AM
Set 8:52 PM
First Quarter
Rise 1:28 PM
Set 12:54 AM

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7/2
High
Low
Forecast
88°
70°
Average
85°
66°
Last Year
81°
63°
Record
102°
1911
50°
1959

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