And when it's over, it continues to linger in the air like a sepia-toned daydream.

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When these droplets are the right size, they linger in the air for the next person to inhale.

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Meanwhile, the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast states should expect unseasonably warm air to linger until late in the week, while it should remain relatively cool in the Northeast and Great Lakes region.

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