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Unseasonably warm weather

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Just In

Now is the time to put up those holiday lights, as much of the country will see temperatures well above average Friday into the weekend. Dozens of records will be in jeopardy from the Dakotas all the way down to Texas on Friday.

Breakdown
  • Today's high is forecasted at 75 degrees, 21 degrees above the seasonal average.
  • Some areas are experiencing temperatures 10 to 30 degrees above average, with potential for record highs. 6s
  • Grand Isle, Nebraska is forecasted to reach 81 degrees, surpassing the previous record of 71 set in 2001. 18s
  • Abilene, Texas is expected to reach 89 degrees, which would break the 1955 record of 85 degrees; similar conditions are forecasted in Lubbock. 28s
  • Widespread warmth is expected to continue, with many regions remaining above average as cooler air begins to move in from the north. 51s
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