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Today Hourly 10-Day Radar MinuteCast® Monthly Air Quality Health & Activities
Wednesday, August 12

Day

8/12
91°Hi
RealFeel® 109°
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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RealFeel Shade™ 98°
Hot
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Hot
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 and humid; a thunderstorm in spots in the afternoon

Max UV Index11.0 (Extreme)

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

WindWSW 7 mph

Wind Gusts16 mph

Probability of Precipitation55%

Probability of Thunderstorms33%

Precipitation0.04 in

Rain Amount0.04 in

Total Hours of Precipitation0.5

Total Hours of Rain0.5

Cloud Cover44%

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8/12
78°Lo
RealFeel® 88°
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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Mainly clear and humid

WindSW 7 mph

Wind Gusts16 mph

Probability of Precipitation4%

Probability of Thunderstorms1%

Precipitation0.00 in

Cloud Cover17%

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13 hrs 18 mins
Rise 6:26 AM
Set 7:44 PM
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Rise 6:12 AM
Set 7:54 PM

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91°
78°
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93°
76°
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87°
80°

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