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Pittsburgh could reach record-high temperatures for Election Day

KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (11/5)
KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (11/5) 02:03

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - It's a dry, warm, and sunny Election Day and we could yet again, tie or break the record high of 80° set back in 1948. 

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Rain showers return overnight into early Wednesday morning around 6 a.m. to the northwest, but it looks as if we will only be picking up about .10"-.25" of rain. They should wrap up after noon. 

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Temperatures throughout the east and midwest between November 12-18 KDKA Weather Center

We need a lot of rain to help out our drought situation where we have severe to extreme drought conditions through the region. Highs will be near 70, which is still above normal. 

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Temperatures throughout the day - November 5, 2024 KDKA Weather Center

At the end of the week, we see sunshine and highs in the low to mid-60s. 

The next chance of rain returns again on Sunday. 

Above-normal temperatures are expected to stick around through mid-November!

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7-day forecast: November 5, 2024 KDKA Weather Center

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