Marion, IL

1:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 453 ft
Lon: 88.9° W
Lat: 37.7° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 26, 2012.

The main weather feature over the nation will be a low pressure system moving off the Rockies and into the Plains on Saturday. Flow around this system continues pushing a warm front eastward, over the Plains and through the Midwest. Expect widespread showers and thunderstorms to develop along this frontal boundary, from the Northern and Central Plains through the Great Lakes. Some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Severe thunderstorms are most likely over Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. By Saturday evening, the tail end of this system will reach the Northeast, bringing lighter and more widespread showers and thunderstorms to the region.

The back side of this broad low pressure system will continue pulling cool air in from Canada. This will allow for rain showers to turn to snow showers at the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies, Intermountain West, and Central Rockies. At the same time, strong and gusty winds will persist for the southern side of this system. In combination with warm and dry conditions, this will maintain high fire danger for the Southwest and Southern Rockies.

In the Southeast, expect more shower and thunderstorm activity over Florida and the Carolinas as an area of low pressure lingers just offshore. Some areas may see severe thunderstorm development with gusty winds and heavy rainfall.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 26, 2012.

The main weather feature over the nation will be a low pressure system moving off the Rockies and into the Plains on Saturday. Flow around this system continues pushing a warm front eastward, over the Plains and through the Midwest. Expect widespread showers and thunderstorms to develop along this frontal boundary, from the Northern and Central Plains through the Great Lakes. Some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Severe thunderstorms are most likely over Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. By Saturday evening, the tail end of this system will reach the Northeast, bringing lighter and more widespread showers and thunderstorms to the region.

The back side of this broad low pressure system will continue pulling cool air in from Canada. This will allow for rain showers to turn to snow showers at the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies, Intermountain West, and Central Rockies. At the same time, strong and gusty winds will persist for the southern side of this system. In combination with warm and dry conditions, this will maintain high fire danger for the Southwest and Southern Rockies.

In the Southeast, expect more shower and thunderstorm activity over Florida and the Carolinas as an area of low pressure lingers just offshore. Some areas may see severe thunderstorm development with gusty winds and heavy rainfall.
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Marion Weather at a Glance

Updated 1:15 AM CDT
Weather Station
Marion Regional (KMWA)
Elevation
469 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
73 °F
Feels Like 73 °F
Wind(mph)
5
Sunrise / Set
5:37 AM
8:07 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Tonight
Clear 70 °F
Clear
Saturday
Clear 99 °F
Clear
Saturday Night
Clear 72 °F
Clear
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 99 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 95 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 86 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.05 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
69%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KMWA 260615Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3005 RMK AO2
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
73 °F
Dew Point
63 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
5 mph from South
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
8.30 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
No Activity
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Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 99F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 95F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW after midnight. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then clear. High of 86F. Winds from the North at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 84F with a heat index of 91F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F with a heat index of 102F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 91F with a heat index of 113F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
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View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KMWA

Saturday, 26
Clear
99 | 72 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Partly Cloudy
99 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
95 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Tuesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
86 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Wednesday, 30
Partly Cloudy
86 | 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Chance of a Thunderstorm
81 | 45 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Friday, 1
Partly Cloudy
75 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Partly Cloudy
79 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
84 | 64 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 4
Partly Cloudy
88 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 64 94 | 67 95 | 62 77 | 64
Wind 3 mph South 9 mph SSW 8 mph SSW 2 mph South
Humidity 80% 40% 33% 64%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 6% 5% 10% 8%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:07 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.36], Average RMSE [1.95]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.70], Average RMSE [1.83] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 99F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 65 95 | 47 94 | 59 78 | 64
Wind 3 mph South 8 mph SW 7 mph South 5 mph South
Humidity 73% 20% 29% 60%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 3% 12% 26% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:08 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.13], Average RMSE [2.06]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.07], Average RMSE [1.80] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 95F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW after midnight. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 69 94 | 64 93 | 51 77 | 65
Wind 5 mph South 9 mph SSW 9 mph SSW 8 mph South
Humidity 80% 37% 23% 64%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 28% 38% 74% 13%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
8:09 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.85], Average RMSE [1.96]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.16], Average RMSE [2.06] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then clear. High of 86F. Winds from the North at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 67 85 | 59 81 | 53 69 | 56
Wind 8 mph WNW 10 mph NNW 6 mph North 2 mph NE
Humidity 81% 42% 36% 63%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 53% 32% 15% 1%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
8:09 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.97], Average RMSE [2.72]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.17], Average RMSE [2.19] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 51 82 | 44 81 | 47 66 | 57
Wind 4 mph SE 7 mph SE 7 mph South 8 mph SE
Humidity 74% 26% 29% 70%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 7% 41% 39%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.29], Average RMSE [2.69]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.51], Average RMSE [2.40] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 50 78 | 55 76 | 50 63 | 54
Wind 9 mph South 11 mph South 18 mph West 14 mph WNW
Humidity 73% 44% 38% 75%
Chance of Precip. 10% 30% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 64% 95% 100% 79%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Overcast Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.50], Average RMSE [3.09]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.47], Average RMSE [2.51] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 47 | 42 73 | 45 67 | 37 53 | 45
Wind 12 mph WNW 14 mph WNW 13 mph WNW 9 mph West
Humidity 84% 38% 33% 74%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 26% 3% 70% 20%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.35], Average RMSE [3.67]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.07], Average RMSE [2.77] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 52 76 | 48 75 | 47 63 | 53
Wind 10 mph WSW 6 mph West 4 mph West 6 mph WSW
Humidity 81% 38% 37% 69%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 32% 18% 21% 17%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.08], Average RMSE [3.43]
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 84F with a heat index of 91F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 56 78 | 71 77 | 68 66 | 60
Wind 5 mph SW 6 mph WSW 4 mph West 5 mph SW
Humidity 82% 77% 70% 78%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 6% 3% 6% 16%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.74], Average RMSE [4.50]
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F with a heat index of 102F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 63 83 | 77 81 | 70 70 | 63
Wind 4 mph SSW 5 mph SW 5 mph SW 7 mph SSW
Humidity 88% 81% 69% 78%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 33% 35% 23% 16%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:10 PM
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 91F with a heat index of 113F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 67 85 | 80 84 | 74 73 | 65
Wind 5 mph SSW 6 mph SSW 5 mph SSW 7 mph SSW
Humidity 90% 82% 70% 79%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 15% % % %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:10 PM
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May 26, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 77 °F 55 °F
Record 89 °F (1978) 38 °F (1979)
Yesterday 91 °F 72 °F
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 26, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:37 AM CDT 8:07 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:07 AM CDT 8:38 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:30 AM CDT 9:15 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:48 AM CDT 9:57 PM CDT
Moon 10:36 AM CDT No Moon Set
Length Of Visible Light 15h 30m
Length of Day
14h 29m
Tomorrow will be 1m 16s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 24% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
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Wind Speed: 4.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 190° (South)
Ceiling: Unlimited

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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
WB0VTM - HAM RADIO, Marion, IL 71.6 °F 71 °F 66 °F 84% WSW  at  0.0 mph - / hr 492 ft 1:25 AM CDT Normal  
RAWS CRAB ORCHARD IL, Energy, IL 74 °F 76 °F 63 °F 68% SSE  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 450 ft 12:48 AM CDT MADIS
MesoWest Pulleys mill (I-24 @ I-57) , Goreville, IL 70 °F - 64 °F 82% SSE  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 632 ft 12:46 AM CDT MADIS
Public Works, Carbondale, IL 76.9 °F 79 °F 66 °F 69% SSW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 400 ft 12:52 AM CDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Harrisburg IL , Raleigh, IL 70 °F - 66 °F 86% SSW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 360 ft 12:58 AM CDT MADIS
Buckner, IL 73.9 °F 75 °F 66 °F 75% SSE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 410 ft 1:30 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Northeast of Benton, Benton, IL 72.0 °F 72 °F 66 °F 81% South  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 433 ft 1:20 AM CDT Normal
Mulkeytown Fresh Farm, Mulkeytown, IL 73.9 °F 75 °F 64 °F 72% ESE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 437 ft 1:28 AM CDT Normal
RAWS DIXON SPRINGS IL, Simpson, IL 75 °F 77 °F 63 °F 67% SE  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 540 ft 12:08 AM CDT MADIS
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Special Weather Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 2:44 PM CDT on May 25, 2012

... Record or near record heat expected this Holiday weekend...

Be prepared for a hot Memorial Day weekend... with near record
high temperatures in the mid 90s... with even upper 90s possible in
some locations. Due to a lack of high surface moisture... heat
index values should stay close to the actual air temperatures...
generally in the mid to upper 90s. This will be the warmest air
this area has seen so far this year. The last time it was this
warm... was back in the early part of September 2011.

People should be prepared to deal with the affects of this
prolonged period of hot weather. Follow the basic rules of heat
safety to keep from becoming overheated. Drink plenty of
water... wear light colored... light weight clothing... and avoid
strenuous activities during the hottest part of the day. Take
frequent breaks and be sure to put on a high spf sunscreen to
limit the potential for sunburn. Make sure pets have plenty of
fresh water.

In addition... with moderate to severe drought conditions in
place... the risk of wildfires will be increased somewhat. Caution
should be exercised with any outdoor burning this weekend. On the
positive side... southerly winds will be much lighter than they
were on Thursday... and humidities will run a bit higher.



Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 04:36 PM CDT on May 25, 2012

... Record high temperature set at Paducah KY...

A record high temperature of 93 degrees was set at Paducah KY today.
This breaks the old record of 92 set in 2006. Near record high
temperatures are in the forecast for the next two days.


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