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Today Hourly 10-Day Radar MinuteCast® Monthly Air Quality Health & Activities
Monday, August 17

Day

8/17
92°Hi
RealFeel® 108°
Dangerous Heat
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Dangerous Heat
108° to 115°
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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Sun and some clouds with a thunderstorm in the afternoon

Max UV Index11.0 (Extreme)

WindESE 5 mph

Wind Gusts8 mph

Probability of Precipitation55%

Probability of Thunderstorms33%

Precipitation0.05 in

Rain0.05 in

Hours of Precipitation1

Hours of Rain1

Cloud Cover43%

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8/17
79°Lo
RealFeel® 89°
Very Warm
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Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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A thunderstorm in the evening; otherwise, partly cloudy

WindSSE 5 mph

Wind Gusts8 mph

Probability of Precipitation56%

Probability of Thunderstorms34%

Precipitation0.08 in

Rain0.08 in

Hours of Precipitation1

Hours of Rain1

Cloud Cover44%

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Overnight

Sun & Moon

13 hrs 11 mins
Rise 6:29 AM
Set 7:40 PM
Waxing Crescent
Rise 11:26 AM
Set 10:29 PM

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8/17
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92°
79°
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93°
76°
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97°
79°

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