(WJW) — Dry conditions and sunny skies prevail on Wednesday. Temperatures are about average, in the upper 70s.

This has been the coolest period (Aug. 15 through Sept. 10) since 1982! We’ve only had 6 days at/above 80° since Aug. 15. The last time we had so few 80s was in 1997.

The number of 80° days is also well below normal. Only 6 since Aug. 15 and only 1 over the last two weeks!

The rest of the workweek will be seasonably warm with highs in the mid to upper 70s. High temperatures will be within 5 degrees of the normal high through the weekend.

Overall, the weather pattern looks dry. Places south of I-76 have only received 1/2-1″ of rain over the last 5 weeks! This is where moderate drought conditions have developed. Here’s the latest drought monitor comparing early July to the most

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