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Connecticut Hit Record-High Temperature Friday

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Connecticut broke a record for the high temperature at Bradley Airport Friday.

The temperature at Bradley reached 75 degrees Friday, breaking the old record in the Hartford area of 72 degrees for the date set back in 2012.

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Cooler temperatures are expected along the shoreline.

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The record for the shoreline is 76 degrees.

How are you enjoying this warm day? We'd love to see your photos.

By Saturday, clouds will return with rain throughout the day and there will be numerous showers and downpours through the morning.

It possibly will not be as wet in the afternoon.

Scattered thunderstorms are possible in the evening and storms might bring frequent lightning and hail.

It will be fair Sunday, with a mix of sun and clouds. High temperatures will be in the 50s both days.

Spring arrives at 11:33 a.m. on Sunday!

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