Weather
Dry days are in store for the central plains this weekend. Rain is returning to the Pacific northwest Saturday and early Sunday. A little cooler to start the weekend for the Greatlakes and northern plains. Milder days ahead next week for the south-central plains will enjoy the 60s and 70s. Storms to hold off for most of the nation next week. The exception will be heavy rains from a large low moving in from the Pacific. A soggy setup will be expected in midweek.
Weather News
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