Warmth Ahead for East, Midwest Thanks to Alaska
June 19, 2013; 11:51 AM ET
Warmth is forecast to build over much of the eastern half of the nation by July, with Alaska of all places helping out. more >
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Overcast with a thunderstorm in one or two spots
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Mostly cloudy and humid; evening thunderstorms followed by a thunderstorm in spots late
| Today | Normal | Record | 6/27/2012 | |
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| High | 85° | 80° | 96° (1944) | 78° |
| Low | 62° | 59° | 47° (1927) | 59° |
Rises at 5:35 AM with 15:19 of sunlight, then sets at 8:54 PM
Warmth is forecast to build over much of the eastern half of the nation by July, with Alaska of all places helping out. more >
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