The abundant sunshine is continuing on Tuesday and highs will be in the 70s.
Temperatures started in the upper 40s or 50s in the morning. By this afternoon, temperatures will be in the 70s statewide and near 80 in some towns.
As we move through the workweek, highs will increase into the 80s starting on Wednesday. Those temperatures will continue this weekend.
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The next several days remain dry.
