Parts of the south saw record breaking heat of Thursday as highs climbed to the 90s and 100s. Shreveport and New Orleans, LA both tied records for the day.
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Another day of heat is ahead for the south Friday; highs should fall just short of the record though in New Orleans and Shreveport with highs in the 90s, while parts of Texas hit the 100s!
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For Weather Nation: Meteorologist Emily Roehler