A group of meteorologists is raining on "Miss Congeniality's" parade over the film's famous "perfect date" scene.
Rocky Mount, VA
Right Now
72°
Cloudy
- Humidity: 85%
- Feels Like: 72°
- Heat Index: 72°
- Wind: 7 mph
- Wind Chill: 72°
- UV Index: 4 Moderate
- Sunrise: 05:59:32 AM
- Sunset: 08:38:40 PM
- Dew Point: 67°
- Visibility: 9 mi
Today
Cloudy this morning. A few showers developing during the afternoon. High around 85F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tonight
Some clouds. Low around 70F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Except for a few afternoon clouds, mainly sunny. A stray thunderstorm is possible. High 94F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
Day
Precip
Temp
Wed
42%
70°
85°
Wed
Wednesday
85°/70°
Chance of afternoon showers. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the low 70s.
Chance of Rain: 42%
Sunrise: 05:59:32 AM
Sunset: 08:38:40 PM
Humidity: 68%
Wind: SW @ 9 mph
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Wednesday Night
Some clouds. Low around 70F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thu
24%
73°
94°
Thu
Thursday
94°/73°
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s and lows in the low 70s.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 05:59:27 AM
Sunset: 08:39:08 PM
Humidity: 54%
Wind: W @ 8 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Thursday Night
A few clouds. Low 73F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
Fri
24%
66°
94°
Fri
Friday
94°/66°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 90s and lows in the mid 60s.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 05:59:25 AM
Sunset: 08:39:35 PM
Humidity: 51%
Wind: W @ 9 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Friday Night
A few clouds from time to time. Low 66F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sat
6%
64°
89°
Sat
Saturday
89°/64°
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid 60s.
Chance of Rain: 6%
Sunrise: 05:59:24 AM
Sunset: 08:40 PM
Humidity: 45%
Wind: N @ 6 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low 64F. Winds light and variable.
Sun
24%
67°
90°
Sun
Sunday
90°/67°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the upper 60s.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 05:59:25 AM
Sunset: 08:40:24 PM
Humidity: 47%
Wind: WSW @ 8 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Sunday Night
Rain showers in the evening becoming more intermittent overnight. Low 67F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Mon
74%
62°
82°
Mon
Monday
82°/62°
Thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.
Chance of Rain: 74%
Sunrise: 05:59:28 AM
Sunset: 08:40:46 PM
Humidity: 60%
Wind: WNW @ 6 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Monday Night
Occasional light rain. Low 62F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 70%.
Tue
66%
61°
79°
Tue
Tuesday
79°/61°
Rain. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.
Chance of Rain: 66%
Sunrise: 05:59:32 AM
Sunset: 08:41:07 PM
Humidity: 66%
Wind: W @ 8 mph
UV Index: 6 High
Tuesday Night
Cloudy with showers. Low 61F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
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