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Wednesday, July 8

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7/8
91°Hi
RealFeel® 105°
Very Hot
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101° to 107°
Caution advised. 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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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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Partly sunny

Max UV Index12.0 (Extreme)

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

WindSW 8 mph

Wind Gusts15 mph

Probability of Precipitation25%

Probability of Thunderstorms6%

Precipitation0.00 in

Cloud Cover36%

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7/8
76°Lo
RealFeel® 85°
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82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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Partly cloudy

WindSSW 6 mph

Wind Gusts15 mph

Probability of Precipitation12%

Probability of Thunderstorms3%

Precipitation0.00 in

Cloud Cover26%

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14 hrs 01 mins
Rise 6:17 AM
Set 8:18 PM
Waning Crescent
Rise 12:53 AM
Set 2:24 PM

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7/8
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91°
76°
Average
92°
76°
Last Year
91°
74°
Record
102°
1913
60°
1924

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