Weather
A dry week ahead for most of the nation’s mid-section, resulting in a favorable harvesting over much of the corn belt. The next weather maker brings rain events to the northwest and upper parts of the west coast. Warmer than average temperatures should remain in place over the south plains throughout the mid-Atlantic this week. Colder air will be arriving in the Midwest early next week. The initial freezes of the season could occur in areas of the deep south.
Weather News
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“We could see oppressive heat index values for a few days.”
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Congress is seeking insight from meteorologists and weather researchers on how new technology can enhance safety and response times to severe weather and prevent future disasters.
