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Mainly cloudy today; Showers Possible near the Lakeshore

Clouds will dominate across the area today and tonight. There will be a few rain showers along the lakeshore. Highs will range from 43 to 48 degrees. Saturday and most of Sunday will be dry, before the next chance of rain comes in Sunday night and Monday. Read More >

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