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Today's Weather

Sun, May 17

Sunshine and a few clouds with a shower in the area; very warm; caution advised if doing strenuous activities outside Hi: 89°

Tonight: Clear Lo: 66°

Current Weather

2:42 PM

87°F
RealFeel® 94°
Partly sunny More Details
RealFeel Shade™ 86°
Heat Index 90°
Wind SSE 7 mph
Wind Gusts 13 mph
Air Quality Poor

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Hourly Weather

3 PM 88°
rain drop 40%
4 PM 89°
rain drop 35%
5 PM 88°
rain drop 34%
6 PM 87°
rain drop 34%
7 PM 85°
rain drop 23%
8 PM 82°
rain drop 1%
9 PM 79°
rain drop 1%
10 PM 76°
rain drop 1%
11 PM 73°
rain drop 1%
12 AM 72°
rain drop 1%
1 AM 70°
rain drop 1%
2 AM 69°
rain drop 0%

10-Day Weather Forecast

Today

5/17

89° 66°

Very warm with a shower

Night: Clear
49%

Mon

5/18

90° 71°

Partly sunny and very warm

Some clouds; warm
4%

Tue

5/19

90° 68°

A t-storm around in the p.m.

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm
55%

Wed

5/20

81° 65°

A shower and t-storm; humid

A shower and t-storm; humid
92%

Thu

5/21

79° 67°

Humid; a few morning showers

Humid; a stray t-storm late
87%

Fri

5/22

81° 64°

A.M. showers; cloudy, humid

Some rain and a t-storm late
100%

Sat

5/23

79° 66°

Some sun, a t-storm possible

Some rain and a thunderstorm
30%

Sun

5/24

81° 65°

Humid with t-storms possible

Humid with periods of rain
35%

Mon

5/25

83° 66°

Humid with a t-storm in spots

Humid; a t-storm or two early
30%

Tue

5/26

84° 64°

Rain and a thunderstorm

Humid with a bit of rain late
75%

Sun & Moon

14 hrs 02 mins
Rise 5:43 AM
Set 7:45 PM
Waxing Crescent
Rise 5:58 AM
Set 9:22 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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