Fair & mild on the Plains; cool & unsettled across much of the Corn Belt

Across the Corn Belt, mild, dry weather temporarily prevails across the upper Midwest, although cool, damp field conditions continue to limit corn and soybean planting.  Meanwhile, cool, dreary, rainy weather covers much of the southern and eastern Corn Belt, keeping fieldwork on hold.  Friday’s high temperatures will remain below 60°F is some Midwestern locations from Illinois, eastward.

On the Plains, hot weather grips drought-stricken western Texas and neighboring areas, where Friday’s high temperatures could reach 95°F or higher. 

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