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9 AM

76°
RealFeel® 77°
Pleasant
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Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Mostly cloudy w/ t-storms
alerts

Flood Warning

8:18 AM Wednesday - 9:54 PM Wednesday

RealFeel Shade™75°

WindSE 9 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Max UV Index1 (Low)

Wind Gusts12 mph

Humidity83%

Indoor Humidity83% (Very Humid)

Dew Point71° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™5 (Medium)

Cloud Cover74%

Rain0.05 in

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling6700 ft

10 AM

78°
RealFeel® 84°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
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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rain drop 49%
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Intermittent clouds
alerts

Flood Warning

8:18 AM Wednesday - 9:54 PM Wednesday

RealFeel Shade™80°

WindSE 9 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Max UV Index3 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity78%

Indoor Humidity78% (Very Humid)

Dew Point71° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover65%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling14700 ft

11 AM

80°
RealFeel® 88°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
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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rain drop 34%
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Intermittent clouds
alerts

Flood Warning

8:18 AM Wednesday - 9:54 PM Wednesday

RealFeel Shade™83°

WindSSE 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index5 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts15 mph

Humidity73%

Indoor Humidity73% (Very Humid)

Dew Point71° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover69%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling19800 ft

12 PM

82°
RealFeel® 91°
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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rain drop 34%
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Mostly cloudy
alerts

Flood Warning

8:18 AM Wednesday - 9:54 PM Wednesday

RealFeel Shade™85°

WindSSW 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index7 (High)

Wind Gusts16 mph

Humidity71%

Indoor Humidity71% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point72° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™4 (Dull)

Cloud Cover79%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling24900 ft

1 PM

84°
RealFeel® 93°
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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rain drop 38%
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Mostly cloudy
alerts

Flood Warning

8:18 AM Wednesday - 9:54 PM Wednesday

RealFeel Shade™87°

WindSSW 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index7 (High)

Wind Gusts18 mph

Humidity67%

Indoor Humidity67% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point72° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™3 (Dull)

Cloud Cover88%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

2 PM

85°
RealFeel® 93°
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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rain drop 49%
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Mostly cloudy
alerts

Flood Warning

8:18 AM Wednesday - 9:54 PM Wednesday

RealFeel Shade™88°

WindSSW 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index6 (High)

Wind Gusts20 mph

Humidity64%

Indoor Humidity64% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point72° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™3 (Dull)

Cloud Cover89%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

3 PM

85°
RealFeel® 88°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
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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Thunderstorms
alerts

Flood Warning

8:18 AM Wednesday - 9:54 PM Wednesday

RealFeel Shade™86°

WindSSW 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index2 (Low)

Wind Gusts22 mph

Humidity66%

Indoor Humidity66% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point73° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™4 (Dull)

Cloud Cover81%

Rain0.05 in

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling4000 ft

4 PM

87°
RealFeel® 94°
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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rain drop 49%
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Intermittent clouds
alerts

Flood Warning

8:18 AM Wednesday - 9:54 PM Wednesday

RealFeel Shade™89°

WindSSW 13 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index5 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts23 mph

Humidity60%

Indoor Humidity60% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point72° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover65%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

5 PM

89°
RealFeel® 94°
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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rain drop 47%
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Partly sunny
alerts

Flood Warning

8:18 AM Wednesday - 9:54 PM Wednesday

RealFeel Shade™91°

WindSSW 13 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index3 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts22 mph

Humidity57%

Indoor Humidity57% (Very Humid)

Dew Point71° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

Cloud Cover43%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

6 PM

86°
RealFeel® 88°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
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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rain drop 51%
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Partly sunny w/ t-storms
alerts

Flood Warning

8:18 AM Wednesday - 9:54 PM Wednesday

RealFeel Shade™86°

WindSSW 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index2 (Low)

Wind Gusts21 mph

Humidity63%

Indoor Humidity63% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point72° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover22%

Rain0.05 in

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

7 PM

86°
RealFeel® 90°
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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rain drop 43%
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Mostly sunny
alerts

Flood Warning

8:18 AM Wednesday - 9:54 PM Wednesday

RealFeel Shade™88°

WindSSW 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1 (Low)

Wind Gusts18 mph

Humidity62%

Indoor Humidity62% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point72° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

Cloud Cover10%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

8 PM

84°
RealFeel® 86°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
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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rain drop 51%
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Partly sunny w/ t-storms
alerts

Flood Warning

8:18 AM Wednesday - 9:54 PM Wednesday

RealFeel Shade™86°

WindS 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0 (Low)

Wind Gusts16 mph

Humidity68%

Indoor Humidity68% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point73° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™3 (Dull)

Cloud Cover11%

Rain0.04 in

Visibility6 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

9 PM

83°
RealFeel® 87°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
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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rain drop 47%
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Mostly clear
alerts

Flood Warning

8:18 AM Wednesday - 9:54 PM Wednesday

WindS 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity70%

Indoor Humidity70% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point73° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover18%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

10 PM

81°
RealFeel® 86°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
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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rain drop 40%
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Mostly clear

WindS 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity75%

Indoor Humidity75% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point73° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover25%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

11 PM

80°
RealFeel® 84°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
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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rain drop 32%
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Mostly clear

WindS 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts12 mph

Humidity77%

Indoor Humidity77% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point72° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover24%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

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