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Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2015 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. -10s -0s showers t-storms 0s 10s rain 20s flurries 30s 40s snow ice 50s 60s cold front 70s 80s 90s 100s warm front stationary front 110s high low National Summary: Much of the nation will experience temperatures near to above average today. Rain is in store for areas from the Ohio Valley to the lower mid-Atlantic. Thunderstorms will crawl eastward across the Gulf Coast. Yesterday’s National Extremes: (for the 48 contiguous states) High 90° in Palm Springs, Calif. 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