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

Day

5/17
90°Hi
RealFeel® 94°
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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RealFeel Shade™ 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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Hot with the temperature approaching the record high of 92 set in 1974 with times of clouds and sun; caution advised if doing strenuous activities outside

Max UV Index9.0 (Very High)

AccuLumen Brightness Index™5 (Medium)

WindWSW 6 mph

Wind Gusts13 mph

Probability of Precipitation70%

Probability of Thunderstorms20%

Precipitation0.10 in

Rain0.10 in

Hours of Precipitation1

Hours of Rain1

Cloud Cover71%

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Afternoon

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5/17
63°Lo
RealFeel® 64°
Pleasant
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Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Mainly clear and humid

WindS 6 mph

Wind Gusts12 mph

Probability of Precipitation18%

Probability of Thunderstorms4%

Precipitation0.00 in

Cloud Cover19%

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Overnight

Sun & Moon

14 hrs 21 mins
Rise 5:54 AM
Set 8:15 PM
Waxing Crescent
Rise 6:03 AM
Set 9:55 PM

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5/17
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Forecast
90°
63°
Average
77°
58°
Last Year
87°
66°
Record
92°
1974
40°
1956

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