Connecticut has a new record-high temperature for this date.
The temperature at Bradley Airport reached 92 degrees Thursday afternoon.
The record for Windsor Locks today was 86, set back in 1977.
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It is only the fourth time Connecticut has seen the temperature reach 90 degrees prior to April 15 since 1905, when records were first kept.
The record at Bridgeport is 74 and the forecast high temperature is 80 degrees.
A strong area of high pressure is providing a west wind that has helped to boost temperatures well into the 80s.
The fire danger remains elevated for today, although less wind today will ease the fire threat a bit across the state.
Record highs are expected across the state again on Friday with many towns approaching 90 degrees.
Cooler weather along with a rising chance of showers are expected this weekend.
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