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Flood Watch

Today's Weather

Tue, Sep 15

Periods of rain, some heavy, and a thunderstorm this morning followed by a passing shower this afternoon; any heavier downpours can lead to localized flooding Hi: 73°

Tonight: Periods of heavy rain and a thunderstorm; watch for flooding on streets and poor drainage areas Lo: 60°

Current Weather

2:12 AM

71°F
RealFeel® 66°
Thunderstorm More Details
Wind S 18 mph
Wind Gusts 30 mph
Air Quality Fair

MINUTECAST®

Heavy rain and a thunderstorm for at least 60 min

Now
3:12 AM

Looking Ahead

Storms can be severe into tonight; additional rounds of rain into midweek can lead to flooding

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Temperature

Hourly Weather

3 AM 69°
rain drop 66%
4 AM 74°
rain drop 49%
5 AM 73°
rain drop 49%
6 AM 72°
rain drop 75%
7 AM 70°
rain drop 75%
8 AM 69°
rain drop 49%
9 AM 69°
rain drop 49%
10 AM 68°
rain drop 67%
11 AM 69°
rain drop 49%
12 PM 69°
rain drop 72%
1 PM 68°
rain drop 72%
2 PM 70°
rain drop 46%

10-Day Weather Forecast

Today

9/15

73° 60°

Heavy rain and a thunderstorm

Night: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm

97%

Wed

9/16

72° 66°

Showers and a heavier t-storm

Rain and a thunderstorm

97%

Thu

9/17

79° 66°

Humid with a t-storm in spots

Partly cloudy, a t-storm late

55%

Fri

9/18

84° 69°

Humid with rain and a t-storm

A shower and thunderstorm

94%

Sat

9/19

82° 64°

Humid with a thunderstorm

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

55%

Sun

9/20

76° 59°

Cloudy with a thunderstorm

Partly cloudy

55%

Mon

9/21

73° 55°

Mostly sunny

Clear

7%

Tue

9/22

72° 54°

Mostly sunny

Mainly clear

1%

Wed

9/23

70° 56°

Mostly sunny

Mostly clear

1%

Thu

9/24

74° 56°

Sun and some clouds

Clear to partly cloudy

0%

Sun & Moon

12 hrs 29 mins
Rise 6:55 AM
Set 7:24 PM
Waxing Crescent
Rise 11:56 AM
Set 9:19 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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