Storm Center 7

Record breaking warmth looking likely

Days before the official start of the summer season, many Americans are facing extreme temperatures.
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This pattern has been quite the flip compared to December. Instead of significantly below normal temperatures, we’ve been dealing with significantly warmer than normal temperatures. All of this comes to a peak on Friday as we warm to the low and mid 60s across the Miami Valley.

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The last time Dayton hit 60 or warmer in January was in 2023. Three separate time Dayton was able to do that. Come this Friday, we’re forecasting a high of 64 in Dayton with low to mid 60s across the Miami Valley.

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The record high for January 9th is 61 degrees. That record has stood since 1946. I think there is a good chance of seeing a “2026” in the record books come Friday.

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