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NEXT Weather: New record high recorded in Twin Cities Wednesday

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MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twin Cities recorded a new record high temperature on Wednesday.

As of 1 p.m., Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport recorded a temperature of 74 degrees, 2 degrees warmer than the old record of 72, set in 1978.

The metro could hit 76 degrees. More than 20 degrees above average for this time of year.

Additionally, the 74 degrees recorded in Twin Cities ties the state for the third-warmest November day on record.

Thursday will also be warm, with a high of about 70 in the Twin Cities. It'll be cloudy, though, and there's a chance of rain in the evening.

Friday will be significantly cooler, with highs in the mid-40s. Both Friday and Saturday could bring more rain.

Temperatures will stay cooler into next week.

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