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Charlotte weather: Sunny, warmer than normal Tuesday

Tuesday is expected to continue a string of sunny days with highs hitting 80 or above, at least 4 or 5 degrees above normal, according to the National Weather Service.

The mercury could reach 83 Tuesday and 84 Wednesday, then turn just a couple of degrees cooler each day through Saturday in the Charlotte area.

The normal high for May 5 is 76.

The next chance for showers is Thursday and Friday, although the chance stands at only 30 percent each day.

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This story was originally published May 5, 2015 at 6:05 AM with the headline "Charlotte weather: Sunny, warmer than normal Tuesday."

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