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Strong ticket sales indicate a favorable response to the diverse, award-winning roots artists who will perform at next week’s MerleFest, said Wes Whitson, festival director.
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63°
- Humidity: 89%
- Feels Like: 63°
- Heat Index: 63°
- Wind: 1 mph
- Wind Chill: 63°
- UV Index: 7 High
- Sunrise: 06:47:51 AM
- Sunset: 08:00:39 PM
- Dew Point: 60°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Partly cloudy this morning, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 79F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Evening clouds will give way to clearing overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 58F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy skies. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 86F. Winds light and variable.
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Wed
15%
58°
79°
Wed Wednesday
79°/58°
Considerable cloudiness. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 06:47:51 AM
Sunset: 08:00:39 PM
Humidity: 58%
Wind: SSW @ 11 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Wednesday Night
Evening clouds will give way to clearing overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 58F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thu
15%
55°
86°
Thu Thursday
86°/55°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the mid 50s.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 06:46:32 AM
Sunset: 08:01:30 PM
Humidity: 46%
Wind: WNW @ 6 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Thursday Night
Mostly clear skies. Low near 55F. Winds light and variable.
Fri
34%
57°
80°
Fri Friday
80°/57°
Isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 50s.
Chance of Rain: 34%
Sunrise: 06:45:15 AM
Sunset: 08:02:20 PM
Humidity: 56%
Wind: SE @ 6 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Friday Night
A few clouds. Low 57F. Winds light and variable.
Sat
32%
49°
75°
Sat Saturday
75°/49°
Showers possible in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 40s.
Chance of Rain: 32%
Sunrise: 06:43:58 AM
Sunset: 08:03:10 PM
Humidity: 58%
Wind: N @ 6 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low 49F. Winds light and variable.
Sun
62%
47°
60°
Sun Sunday
60°/47°
Showers possible. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the upper 40s.
Chance of Rain: 62%
Sunrise: 06:42:42 AM
Sunset: 08:04:01 PM
Humidity: 61%
Wind: E @ 5 mph
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Sunday Night
Rain showers early with overcast skies late. Low 47F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%.
Mon
18%
46°
67°
Mon Monday
67°/46°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the mid 40s.
Chance of Rain: 18%
Sunrise: 06:41:27 AM
Sunset: 08:04:51 PM
Humidity: 54%
Wind: E @ 5 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Monday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low 46F. Winds light and variable.
Tue
7%
51°
72°
Tue Tuesday
72°/51°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.
Chance of Rain: 7%
Sunrise: 06:40:12 AM
Sunset: 08:05:42 PM
Humidity: 56%
Wind: SW @ 8 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Tuesday Night
A few clouds from time to time. Low 51F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
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