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A lightning strike killed a man in Fort Myers today, marking the third lightning fatality in the area this year, so be weather-aware as rain moves in with today's high of 88°F. The region is celebrating Independence Day with festivities planned across Southwest Florida, though you'll want to keep an eye on the forecast given the dangerous weather threat. Air quality remains good at AQI 26, so outdoor activities should be comfortable otherwise.

1. MON 7/06

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   Rain
   88°77°
   ▒ 62%
2. TUE 7/07

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   Rain
   88°73°
   ▒ 69%
3. WED 7/08

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   Thunderstorm
   95°77°
   ▒ 46%
4. THU 7/09

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   Thunderstorm
   95°77°
   ▒ 19%
5. FRI 7/10

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   Heavy showers
   93°73°
   ▒ 53%
6. SAT 7/11

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   Light drizzle
   95°75°
   ▒ 46%
7. SUN 7/12

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   Light drizzle
   97°77°
   ▒ 22%
8. MON 7/13

                
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   Overcast
   97°79°
   ▒ 28%
9. TUE 7/14

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   Thunderstorm
   97°79°
   ▒ 41%
10. WED 7/15

                 
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    Overcast
    91°79°
    ▒ 42%

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