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Wednesday is almost over and it was National Piña Colada Day.
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Let’s get your humpday wrapped up with a check on the forecast.
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Weather
Highs today made the mid-90s at IAH and 97 at Hobby.Expect a warm evening in the 80s with an overnight low of only 78 with humidity in full force. We'll likely have Tropical Storm Barry in the Gulf Thursday with hurricane strength to 85mph winds forecast by Saturday. Barry is most likely to move into Louisiana, but some models do suggest the upper Texas Coast so don't let your guard down. Check Frank's full forecast here.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott discussed what state officials are doing to prepare for a disturbance being monitored in the Gulf of Mexico and urged residents to prepare for the worst.
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On this day
In 1778, France joins the American Revolution when King Louis XVI declares war on the Kingdom of Great Britain.
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