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75°F

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Chance of Rain: 14%
Max Temp: 98°F
Min Temp: 75°F
Feels Like: 79°F
Dew Point: 75°F
Humidity: 79%
Sunrise: 6:29 AM
Sunset: 7:37 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: W
Wind Gust: 8 mph
Sky Cover: 62%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 75°F
Moon Rise: 2:23 PM
Moon Set: 12:22 AM

Mostly sunny. High near 98, with temperatures falling to around 96 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 109. West wind 0 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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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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