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Today Hourly 10-Day Radar MinuteCast® Monthly Air Quality Health & Activities
Friday, May 1

Day

5/1
54°Hi
RealFeel® 62°
Cool
RealFeel Guide
Cool
53° to 62°
Light jacket or sweater may be appropriate.
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RealFeel Shade™ 51°
Chilly
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Chilly
40° to 52°
Jacket or sweater is recommended.
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Cool with intervals of clouds and sunshine; a passing afternoon shower or two

Max UV Index8.0 (Very High)

AccuLumen Brightness Index™5 (Medium)

WindNNW 8 mph

Wind Gusts20 mph

Probability of Precipitation55%

Probability of Thunderstorms11%

Precipitation0.08 in

Rain0.08 in

Hours of Precipitation2

Hours of Rain2

Cloud Cover66%

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Afternoon

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5/1
40°Lo
RealFeel® 36°
Cold
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Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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Mainly cloudy and chilly with a shower in the area

WindENE 7 mph

Wind Gusts9 mph

Probability of Precipitation55%

Probability of Thunderstorms11%

Precipitation0.02 in

Rain0.02 in

Hours of Precipitation1

Hours of Rain1

Cloud Cover92%

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Overnight

Sun & Moon

13 hrs 55 mins
Rise 5:54 AM
Set 7:49 PM
Full Moon
Rise 8:16 PM
Set 5:55 AM

Temperature History

5/1
High
Low
Forecast
54°
40°
Average
70°
47°
Last Year
67°
56°
Record
91°
1901
26°
1907

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