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A2 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2015 LOCAL WEATHER Today's Weather Local 5-Day Forecast Wed Thu 3/25 Fri 3/26 64/43 Sat 3/27 Sun 3/28 3/29 74/45 76/51 71/45 71/46 Cloudy. High 64F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Plenty of sun. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 40s. Mainly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 50s. Chance of showers. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the mid 40s. Plenty of sun. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the mid 40s. Sunrise Sunset 6:50 AM 7:15 PM Sunrise Sunset 6:49 AM 7:17 PM Sunrise Sunset 6:47 AM 7:18 PM Sunrise Sunset 6:45 AM 7:19 PM Sunrise Sunset 6:43 AM 7:21 PM Oregon At A Glance Portland 62/45 Salem 67/44 Eugene Hermiston 64/43 Garlic mustard, pictured here, is an invasive species that has been found along the Umatilla River in Hermiston. 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