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Today's Weather

Sun, May 17

Cloudy and humid; a stray afternoon thunderstorm Hi: 85°

Tonight: Mostly cloudy and humid Lo: 75°

Current Weather

4:10 PM

84°F
RealFeel® 88°
Mostly cloudy More Details
RealFeel Shade™ 86°
Heat Index 89°
Wind S 15 mph
Wind Gusts 24 mph
Air Quality Fair

Looking Ahead

Rain and a thunderstorm from Tuesday evening to Thursday evening can lead to flooding

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Temperature

Hourly Weather

5 PM 85°
rain drop 19%
6 PM 84°
rain drop 19%
7 PM 81°
rain drop 14%
8 PM 79°
rain drop 3%
9 PM 78°
rain drop 3%
10 PM 78°
rain drop 3%
11 PM 77°
rain drop 3%
12 AM 77°
rain drop 3%
1 AM 77°
rain drop 4%
2 AM 76°
rain drop 7%
3 AM 76°
rain drop 7%
4 AM 76°
rain drop 7%

10-Day Weather Forecast

Today

5/17

85° 75°

Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm

Night: Mostly cloudy and humid
55%

Mon

5/18

88° 76°

Humid with clouds and sun

A thunderstorm around early
14%

Tue

5/19

88° 75°

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
95%

Thu

5/21

86° 73°

Showers and a heavier t-storm

Humid; a t-storm around early
91%

Fri

5/22

85° 72°

Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid

Some rain and a t-storm late
55%

Sat

5/23

83° 73°

Humid with partial sunshine

Clouds, showers around; humid
25%

Sun

5/24

84° 74°

Humid with partial sunshine

Humid with a t-storm in spots
25%

Mon

5/25

82° 73°

Humid with periods of sun

A strong thunderstorm late
25%

Tue

5/26

86° 74°

A couple of t-storms; humid

A shower early; cloudy, humid
72%

Sun & Moon

13 hrs 43 mins
Rise 6:13 AM
Set 7:56 PM
Waxing Crescent
Rise 6:33 AM
Set 9:28 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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