Western heat to build briefly in the Heartland; prospects for Corn Belt rain increase late next week

Western heat will peak during the weekend before slowly easing.  Meanwhile, much of the Midwest will experience a period of generally favorable temperatures. 

By early next week, however, hot weather will return across the nation’s midsection.  By the middle of next week, triple-digit heat (100°F or greater) may extend as far north as Nebraska and South Dakota, while much of the Midwest will experience temperatures topping 90°F. 

Relatively light precipitation will accompany the shifting heat, with most areas of the country receiving 5-day rainfall totals of an inch or less. 

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