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Thursday, July 9

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7/9
91°Hi
RealFeel® 106°
Very Hot
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Very Hot
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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RealFeel Shade™ 97°
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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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Mostly sunny and humid

Max UV Index12.0 (Extreme)

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

WindSW 7 mph

Wind Gusts14 mph

Probability of Precipitation17%

Probability of Thunderstorms4%

Precipitation0.00 in

Cloud Cover22%

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7/9
75°Lo
RealFeel® 82°
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

WindSSW 6 mph

Wind Gusts12 mph

Probability of Precipitation14%

Probability of Thunderstorms3%

Precipitation0.00 in

Cloud Cover24%

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14 hrs 01 mins
Rise 6:13 AM
Set 8:14 PM
Waning Crescent
Rise 1:24 AM
Set 3:29 PM

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91°
75°
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92°
74°
Last Year
83°
72°

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