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93°F

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Chance of Rain: 20%
Max Temp: 101°F
Min Temp: 76°F
Feels Like: 109°F
Dew Point: 74°F
Humidity: 88%
Sunrise: 6:27 AM
Sunset: 7:41 PM

Wind Speed: 0 mph
Wind Direction:
Wind Gust: 9 mph
Sky Cover: 7%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 74°F
Moon Rise: 10:27 AM
Moon Set: 9:57 PM

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny. High near 101, with temperatures falling to around 98 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 114. West wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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The U.S. House has voted support for making daylight saving time permanent, eliminating twice-yearly clock adjustments. However, some people say permanent standard time would be better. Which do you prefer?

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The U.S. House has voted support for making daylight saving time permanent, eliminating twice-yearly clock adjustments. However, some people say permanent standard time would be better. Which do you prefer?

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