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Warm Weather, Storm Clouds Gathering

By Margaret Lyons in News on Jun 26, 2008 3:49PM

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Photo by Katie Scully

Highs today and tomorrow should be in the mid-80s, but expect things to cool off at least a little come Saturday and Sunday. We're also at a slight risk for thunderstorms through the rest of the week, but don't let that idea get you down. Instead, enjoy this interactive demo of what happens when lightning strikes things. [TWC, NWS]