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Hot weather returning next week

By Sean Kennedy,

9 hours ago

After a perfect week over the last few days with temperatures in the low to mid 80s things are going to heat up here soon.

Right at the end of the month looking into September temperatures are going to be rising into the upper 80s and low 90s.

Along with these temperatures, dew points are also expected to rise throughout the week which will increase the humidity.

With the rising humidity and temperatures in the 90s we will see feels like temperatures rising well into the triple digits, so stay cool out there.

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