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First Alert Weather: Record warmth possible Wednesday, then rain chances go up

Headline from WHEC Rochester, from the development of Nov 2, 2026

Newest development Nov 4, 2026 · 2 reportsMichigan Weather: Rain arrives, then a sharp cooldown

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Tuesday’s temperatures flirted with a record, soaring into the mid 70s and we’ll feel exceptional warmth again on Wednesday. In fact, Wednesday has a decent chance of at least tying the record high of 78 degrees set back in 2015.

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  1. Michigan Weather: Widespread rain, record warmth possible this week

    Headline from MLive ·

  2. Names this update

    First Alert Weather: Record warmth possible Wednesday, then rain chances go up

    Headline from WHEC Rochester ·

  3. First Alert Weather: Days of near-record warmth, then tracking rain and cooler weather

    Headline from WHEC Rochester ·

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    Michigan Weather: Rain arrives, then a sharp cooldown

    Headline from MLive ·

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Reports & sources

16 articles, oldest first.

  1. KAAL Rochester

    November starts mild, but the rain could put a damper on the week (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    If you are waiting for colder weather to settle in, you may have to wait a little longer. November is starting on the mild side, with temperatures expected to climb into the 60s early this week. That is warmer than we typically see across Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa this time of year, when …

  2. DC News Now

    Mild weather continues, tracking late-week rain (opens DC News Now)

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    DC News Now's feed description

    A mild stretch of weather continues for the start of November. Expect highs in the mid-60s under mainly cloudy skies this Sunday followed by a warming trend through midweek. Highs return to the 70s by Election Day when sunshine returns. Mornings gradually warm to lows in the 40s and 50s.

  3. Fox32 Chicago

    Chicago weather: Warmer air continues to start November (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    October goes in the books with only two days cooler than normal and finishes as the sixth-warmest on record. Rainfall on Halloween was pitiful, which boded well for holiday festivities. Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mike Caplan has the forecast.

  4. MLive

    Michigan Weather: Widespread rain, record warmth possible this week (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    Temperatures this week will climb 15 to 25 degrees above normal for early November.

  5. WHEC Rochester

    First Alert Weather: It is not going to feel like the first week of November (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Temperatures across Western New York rebounded into the upper-60s and Rochester saw of high of 68 degrees on Sunday. Dansville also saw a high of 69 degrees! To put this into perspective, Rochester’s average high temperature for November 1st is 55 degrees.

  6. WHEC Rochester

    First Alert Weather: Tracking unseasonable warmth before rain arrives later in the week (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Well above normal weather to start the month of November with temps in the 60s and 70s through Wednesday and Thursday. Monday will begin with a few clouds passing by in the morning and then some sun at times for the afternoon. Light winds and temps near 70 degrees.

  7. MLive

    Michigan Weather: Rain, unusual warmth to grip state for several days this week (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    Some areas of southern Michigan could reach the mid-70s by Tuesday, approaching record highs for the date.

  8. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    November starts with 70-degree days ahead of rainy end to week. Latest N.J. forecast. (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Temperatures could reach the mid-70s on Wednesday, up to 15 degrees above normal for early November.

  9. WHEC Rochester

    First Alert Weather: Tracking unseasonable warmth the next few days (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. – We’re starting off the month of November with unseasonable warmth. Monday reached well into the 60s, and we’re only going up from there. A warm front lifting through Tuesday morning will bring an increase in clouds initially, then more sunshine once the front passes through.

  10. NEWS10 ABC

    11/02/2026: Warm Week with Rain Chances Returning (opens NEWS10 ABC)

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    NEWS10 ABC's feed description

    Our unseasonably warm start to November continued Monday with highs reaching the lower 70s in a few spots. Temps will actually trend even higher through midweek, but after long last, substantial rain chances finally return to our 7-Day & 10-Day Forecasts starting Thursday.

  11. NBC Boston

    Record warmth for the first week of November? Here's what we're tracking (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    The return of semi-summer weather continues in the coming days. It will culminate in a near-record warm day tomorrow, but today still dazzles as well. Despite more clouds than yesterday, we’ll still manage to make the low 70s in most spots.

  12. WHEC Rochester

    First Alert Weather: Days of near-record warmth, then tracking rain and cooler weather (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Tuesday morning clouds and a few sprinkles, mainly south of the Thruway, will give way to breaks of sunshine this afternoon. Temps will climb close to a record, into the low 70s for a high. Today’s record is 75 set back in 1977. Fair weather this evening and staying mild.

  13. MLive

    Michigan Weather: Temperatures could hit 25 degrees above normal this week (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    Tuesday will bring exceptionally warm conditions statewide, with highs reaching the mid to upper 70s across Lower Michigan and low to mid 60s in the Upper Peninsula.

  14. WHEC Rochester

    First Alert Weather: Record warmth possible Wednesday, then rain chances go up (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Tuesday’s temperatures flirted with a record, soaring into the mid 70s and we’ll feel exceptional warmth again on Wednesday. In fact, Wednesday has a decent chance of at least tying the record high of 78 degrees set back in 2015.

  15. WHEC Rochester

    First Alert Weather: Enjoy the near record warmth. Rain arrives tonight and tracking big weekend cooldown (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. – More great weather for Thursday as lots of sunshine will bring high temps into the upper 70s to near 80 degrees. Today’s record is 78 set in 2015. Some increasing clouds later this afternoon into the evening with a period of rain overnight as a cold front moves through the region.

  16. MLive

    Michigan Weather: Rain arrives, then a sharp cooldown (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    Temperatures through Wednesday night will remain 15 to 25 degrees above seasonal averages statewide, with highs reaching the mid to upper 60s in most areas.

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