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Feels like Summer

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Summer can be very hot. There is lots of sun. It is a good time to swim and have fun outside. What do you do in the summer?

Days are longer.

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The sun stays up later in the summer. There is daylight past 8:00 p.m. There is more time to go outside and play.

The weather is hot.

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The Earth is tilted toward the sun during the summer. That makes temperatures higher. A day is usually hottest in the afternoon. How do you cool down?

People take a break.

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Most schools have summer break. Enjoy the warm weather! Take some time to rest and relax.

Storms are more common.

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You might see lightning or hail in the summer. Storms can be fun to watch. But watch them from inside. It is safer.