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Meteorologists discuss the recent May heat wave and the potential for upcoming rain.

A few records have fallen this week as a short-lived May heat wave has had Delmarva baking as if it's late June! Meteorologists Sam Leppo and Erich Ahlf discuss the hot weather and when relief is set to arrive. As drought continues to worsen with the sunny and hot days, a shift towards an unsettled pattern brings hope for some much needed rain.

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