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Joe Lundberg

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Joe Lundberg

AccuWeather senior meteorologist Joe Lundberg provided a weather update for the Fourth of July weekend. He forecasted pleasant conditions with temperatures in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees on Friday, and low 80s with sunshine on Saturday. Sunday might see some thunderstorms in the north but should remain partly sunny. Inland areas could reach 90+ degrees by Sunday afternoon. For next week, a front is expected to bring showers and thunderstorms on Monday night into Tuesday, followed by warmer, more humid conditions. By midweek, temperatures should settle in the 80s, with another front possible by Thursday or Friday.

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