Weather
An upper-level low brings the threat of storms the next couple days for the northern plains and the upper Midwest. This system presses east toward the Great Lake States and eastern belt for the next few days. Some helpful moisture returns the southern California; some heavy downpours bring a risk of flooding over the southern half of the state. Heat builds over the south plains bringing 90s and triple digits to start next. Another big rain event is expected to set up midweek of next week somewhere in the central plains. These rains are expected to bring some delays to harvest.
Weather News
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