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Heat Index To Reach 102 On Thursday, Advisory Issued On LI
The area's heat index values are expected to go as high as 102 on Thursday and Friday, the National Weather Service said.

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The area's heat index values are expected to go as high as 102 on Thursday and Friday, the National Weather Service said.

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