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Today's Weather

Mon, May 18

Humid with clouds and sunshine Hi: 88°

Tonight: A thunderstorm in spots early this evening; otherwise, cloudy and humid Lo: 75°

Current Weather

5:45 PM

86°F
RealFeel® 89°
Mostly cloudy More Details
RealFeel Shade™ 88°
Heat Index 91°
Wind S 10 mph
Wind Gusts 10 mph
Air Quality Fair

Looking Ahead

Rain and a thunderstorm from tomorrow evening to Friday afternoon can lead to flooding

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Temperature

Hourly Weather

6 PM 84°
rain drop 5%
7 PM 82°
rain drop 8%
8 PM 81°
rain drop 47%
9 PM 79°
rain drop 51%
10 PM 78°
rain drop 47%
11 PM 77°
rain drop 19%
12 AM 77°
rain drop 19%
1 AM 77°
rain drop 19%
2 AM 76°
rain drop 20%
3 AM 76°
rain drop 20%
4 AM 76°
rain drop 20%
5 AM 76°
rain drop 20%

10-Day Weather Forecast

Today

5/18

88° 75°

Partly sunny and humid

Night: Humid; a t-storm around early
25%

Tue

5/19

88° 72°

A morning shower; humid

A shower and t-storm; humid
49%

Wed

5/20

85° 73°

Showers and a heavier t-storm

A thunderstorm in spots
96%

Thu

5/21

86° 73°

Showers and a heavier t-storm

A shower and t-storm; humid
93%

Fri

5/22

85° 75°

Showers and a heavier t-storm

A t-storm or two late; humid
91%

Sat

5/23

87° 75°

Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm

A strong thunderstorm early
63%

Sun

5/24

84° 74°

Humid with a t-storm possible

Occasional rain and a t-storm
30%

Mon

5/25

82° 73°

Humid with a t-storm or two

Clearing and humid
58%

Tue

5/26

83° 74°

A couple of t-storms; humid

Overcast with a shower; humid
74%

Wed

5/27

84° 74°

Rain and a thunderstorm

Humid with periods of rain
84%

Sun & Moon

13 hrs 45 mins
Rise 6:12 AM
Set 7:57 PM
Waxing Crescent
Rise 7:34 AM
Set 10:37 PM

Air Quality

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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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