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Today's Weather

Thu, May 14

Sun and some clouds, breezy and pleasant Hi: 78°

Tonight: Breezy this evening with a thunderstorm; otherwise, thickening clouds Lo: 59°

Current Weather

2:09 PM

77°F
RealFeel® 76°
Clouds and sun More Details
RealFeel Shade™ 72°
Wind SSE 21 mph
Wind Gusts 33 mph
Air Quality Poor

Looking Ahead

A thunderstorm tomorrow evening; storms can bring hail and damaging winds

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Clouds
Temperature

Hourly Weather

3 PM 78°
rain drop 1%
4 PM 77°
rain drop 1%
5 PM 76°
rain drop 2%
6 PM 76°
rain drop 2%
7 PM 74°
rain drop 5%
8 PM 74°
rain drop 12%
9 PM 72°
rain drop 12%
10 PM 71°
rain drop 16%
11 PM 68°
rain drop 51%
12 AM 66°
rain drop 47%
1 AM 65°
rain drop 36%
2 AM 64°
rain drop 20%

10-Day Weather Forecast

Today

5/14

78° 59°

Breezy and nice with some sun

Night: A thunderstorm early; breezy
13%

Fri

5/15

88° 63°

Very warm

A thunderstorm around early
15%

Sat

5/16

86° 65°

Showers and a heavier t-storm

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm
91%

Sun

5/17

87° 69°

Showers and a heavier t-storm

Showers and a heavier t-storm
70%

Mon

5/18

80° 57°

Breezy; a strong p.m. t-storm

Strong thunderstorms
57%

Tue

5/19

72° 49°

A strong afternoon t-storm

Some rain and a t-storm early
55%

Wed

5/20

68° 48°

An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy

Partly cloudy
55%

Thu

5/21

66° 50°

Times of sun and clouds

Cloudy
6%

Fri

5/22

71° 56°

Rather cloudy

Clear
25%

Sat

5/23

76° 58°

A couple of showers possible

Partly cloudy
30%

Sun & Moon

14 hrs 29 mins
Rise 5:57 AM
Set 8:26 PM
Waning Crescent
Rise 4:14 AM
Set 6:14 PM

Air Quality

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Air Quality Poor

The air has reached a high level of pollution and is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Reduce time spent outside if you are feeling symptoms such as difficulty breathing or throat irritation.

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