Heat returning to the western Plains; fair, comfortable weather across the Corn Belt

Across the Corn Belt, mostly dry weather accompanies a gradual warming trend.  Any showers are limited to the upper Great Lakes region, where Tuesday’s high temperatures will remain below 80°F.  In contrast, readings should top 90°F in parts of the Missouri Valley.  By June 26, topsoil moisture was rated at least one-quarter very short to short in all Midwestern States except North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, led by Indiana (58% very short to short) and Nebraska (57%).

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