Weather
Several areas of scorching heat this week. Highs will be well into triple-digit territory. The western half of the corn belt will get some hot days, while the eastern portions of the plains. Stronger storms slide through the northern plains the next few days. A weak cold front will have just enough energy to bring spotty storms to the southern plains by midweek.
Weather News
“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.