WEATHER BRIEFING THURSDAY AUGUST 13

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TODAY: Sensational weather today as high pressure drifts across. Low dewpoints and seasonable temperatures.nowPERSEID METEOR SHOWER:The peak was last night but with a clear sky tonight you will be able to see some again. Find a dark spot and give your eyes time to adjust. Best viewing will be after midnight.pFRIDAY: Another nice day with temperatures warming into the 80s. If a shower or storm occurs it would be late in the day, toward sunset. Higher chance of rain overnight as a front stalls over northern Ohio and PA.WEEKEND: Mid 80s Saturday with a small chance for a shower or storm. Most of the day will be rain-free. Humidity creeping up. Sunday will be a hot and dry one with highs near 90 and sunshine. Find a pool!EARLY NEXT WEEK: Hot again Monday; upper 80s for highs. Next front could bring storms Tuesday. Could be strong storms if the timing is right.LONG RANGE: Warmer than average pattern seems likely through the end of the month and maybe early September. GFS 8-16 day outlook:816