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Strong Storms Possible Today, Maybe a Little More Rain Tomorrow

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12:44 PM Update: The SPC has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for our area until 9 PM tonight.

Tonight: Storms on Approach, Cloudy Skies to Follow

Storms have developed and are heading our way out of the Northwest. These storms have been know for their damaging wind gusts. Counties to our NW who have seen these storms already are reporting winds over 65 mph and power outages, so be prepared. This is a line of storms moving through, so everyone should be prepared for damaging wind gusts. Everyone will more than likely see rain, but the storm damages will be isolated to certain areas as the system moves through. read more

Hot, Humid, Rain Chances Return

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Our local NWS has issued a special weather statement about the heat for the next few days:

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Tonight: Hot, Isolated Shower Possible – 9 PM 85°

Phew today has been hot. Temps will begin to decline through the rest of the day, but temps will stay fairly warm as we enter the evening hours.

Still have the potential for some isolated showers through the rest of the day. As the NWS put it: read more

So Far So Good

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So Far So Good, But It’s Still Hot

As forecast, early afternoon temps are in the low 90°s. Humidity decreased after lunch, with the dew point 3° lower than we expected. The atmosphere “mixes” in the afternoon (air near the surface mixes with drier air aloft), hence the lowering of the dewpoint. read more

Oppressive Humidity Today, Talking (Low) Rain Chances

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It’s Gonna Be Hot Again

Afternoon temps will be in the low 90°s. Remember — official temps are taken in the shade. It’ll be hotter at CMAFest because (1) you don’t get a lot of wind in a crowd, (2) you’re basically on a pavement island; the albado effect will heat you up, (3) most of you are in the sun, (4) you’re surrounded by other people who are giving off heat, and, most important, (5) . . . read more