HIGH: 83
LOW: 63
* Seasonably warm, with humidities reaching moderate levels by the time a cold front arrives late in the day.
* West-to-southwest winds 8 to 18 m.p.h. with gusts.
* More cloudiness than in recent days but with some passing sun. A few sprinkles possible in spots this morning, especially far west.
* Better chance of a period or two of showers/t-storms this afternoon. Several storms may grow strong with brief, gusty winds and scattered downpours.
AUGUST 9 TEMPERATURES
Normal high/low: 82(degrees)/63(degrees)
Record high: 97(degrees) (1913)
Record low: 51(degrees) (1972)
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