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Heat Advisories Today, Severe Storms Possible This Evening

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 7:26 AM

By Scott McCaulley X @smcckc

The National Weather Service has issued Heat Advisories again for today with the entire Lakes Region expecting Heat Index Readings from 105 to 110 with actual temperatures also approaching 100. 

A front will move through the region this evening bringing a chance of scattered thunderstorms. The area is in a marginal to slight risk of severe thunderstorms with high winds, large hail, and brief downpours the biggest threats.

While temperatures will cool slightly, highs are expected to stay in the 90s for most of the upcoming weekend. 
 

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