Morning Update for Thursday, July 20, 2017

Happy Thursday, NYC! Currently: Clear 🌞 and 84 °F (29 °C), headed for a high of 95 °F. View the full forecast for historical highs and lows.

Word of the Day

Today's word of the day from Wordsmith.org: empyrean - adjective: 1. Relating to the highest heaven, believed to contain pure light or fire. 2. Relating to the sky; celestial. 3. Sublime; elevated.

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