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Today's Weather

Fri, Sep 18

Hot with the temperature approaching the record high of 100 set in 1931 with sizzling sunshine; caution advised if outside for extended periods of time Hi: 98°

Tonight: Mainly clear, very warm and humid; a late-night thunderstorm Lo: 73°

Current Weather

1:34 PM

98°F
RealFeel® 104°
Sunny More Details
RealFeel Shade™ 99°
Heat Index 104°
Wind SW 7 mph
Wind Gusts 11 mph
Air Quality Poor

Looking Ahead

The heat wave will continue through tomorrow. Near record-breaking high temperatures today. Thunderstorms in the area tomorrow afternoon through late tomorrow night; storms can bring hail and damaging winds.

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Temperature

Hourly Weather

2 PM 96°
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3 PM 96°
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4 PM 95°
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5 PM 93°
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6 PM 91°
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7 PM 88°
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8 PM 84°
rain drop 5%
9 PM 82°
rain drop 5%
10 PM 79°
rain drop 6%
11 PM 78°
rain drop 7%
12 AM 78°
rain drop 7%
1 AM 76°
rain drop 9%

10-Day Weather Forecast

Today

9/18

98° 73°

Toasty conditions

Night: Very warm with a t-storm late

2%

Sat

9/19

95° 68°

An afternoon t-storm; hot

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

55%

Sun

9/20

75° 64°

Humid; an afternoon t-storm

A thunderstorm around early

55%

Mon

9/21

68° 55°

Intervals of clouds and sun

Cloudy

23%

Tue

9/22

68° 49°

Rather cloudy

Mainly clear

20%

Wed

9/23

68° 57°

Mainly cloudy

Partly to mostly cloudy

21%

Thu

9/24

70° 58°

A little afternoon rain

Overcast

58%

Fri

9/25

73° 57°

Clouds yielding to sun

Mainly clear

12%

Sat

9/26

72° 56°

Mostly cloudy

Cloudy

8%

Sun

9/27

72° 58°

Cloudy

Mainly clear

5%

Sun & Moon

12 hrs 20 mins
Rise 7:05 AM
Set 7:25 PM
First Quarter
Rise 2:53 PM
Set 11:46 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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