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One More Warm Day Before Rain

Another mostly sunny and warm day is in store for today throughout the area with highs in the mid to upper 70s to around 80. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible, mostly across the west and up through the northern half of our forecast area. Widespread wetting rain will return to the entire forecast area late Thursday morning and last into Thursday night. Many areas will see at least an inch of total rainfall with this event, and possibly some gusty winds through the afternoon. Cool temperatures will accompany this system, with high temperatures only reaching into the mid to upper 60s. For more information and to view your forecast, visit us at weather.gov/car

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