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Often, after a period of intense heat, the atmosphere becomes unstable. Warm, moist air rises, cools, and condenses to form clouds, which can then lead to thunderstorms and rain. This is a common pattern, as seen in the story where rain is forecast for Monday after Sunday's scorching temperatures, as the weather system adjusts.
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