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Some Cloudiness But Little Rain Friday

A seasonal weather pattern with some cloudiness will be observed across the local area today as an old front edges back towards the region. Any showers will be light and winds will average 10-15 miles per hour. Daytime high temperatures are forecast in the middle to upper 80s. Tranquil marine conditions are expected today. Seas […]

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