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<\/p>\nGood morning, New York City. Here’s what you need to know today.<\/p>\n
Your Weather Planner<\/p>\n
Pack your umbrella\u00a0\u2014 we can expect rounds of rain, along with dense fog on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Temperatures will be in the mid-40s.<\/p>\n
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Highs:\u00a0Mid-40s
Lows:\u00a0Upper-30s
Fog and showers<\/p>\n
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