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Spring Heat Wave Brings Near Record Highs Through Sunday

Elevated fire risk persists as dry spell continues across region

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Spring is about to feel like summer with record to near-record highs possible through Sunday.

Patchy to dense fog will be possible through Friday morning. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies with above-average temperatures through Sunday.

The record highs for the next few days:

Thursday, April 16, 90 degrees, set in 1972.

Friday, April 17, 93 degrees set, in 1967.

Saturday, April 18, 94 degrees, set in 1967.

Sunday, April 19, 92 degrees, set in 1995.

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The dry streak continues with long-range models showing no relief for the next 8 to 10 days.

High pressure will strengthen over the next several days, with an increasing southerly flow. The fire risk will remain elevated due to dry conditions and warm temperatures.

Tonight: Mostly clear with patchy to dense fog.

Thursday: Patchy to dense fog early, then becoming mostly sunny with near record highs. Morning lows in the 50s inland, 60s along the beaches. Afternoon highs in the 80s to low 90s inland, 70s to low 80s along the beaches. Wind: S/SE 5-10 mph inland. Patchy to dense fog overnight.

Friday - Sunday: Patchy to dense fog early, then becoming mostly sunny. Morning lows in the 50s inland, 60s along the beaches. Afternoon highs in the 80s to low 90s inland, 70s to low 80s along the beaches. Wind: S/SE 5-10 mph inland. Patchy to dense fog overnight.

The Jumbo Shrimp are home through Sunday and the forecast looks great!

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Looking ahead: Cooler temperatures return next week with a strong northeasterly breeze.

Sunrise: 6:58 a.m.

Sunset: 7:55 p.m.