Forecasted showers span gulf coast to upper Great Lakes
Weather bulletin predicts showers tomorrow across the central Gulf region and southern Florida, sweeping through the Carolinas and eastern New England, with continued activity from the Plains to the upper Great Lakes.
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Regional forecast update for the Carolinas and Georgia
Weather outlook shows hot dry conditions with highs around 100 in many areas and 90s in coastal zones. Isolated afternoon and evening storms possible Friday to Sunday with light variable winds and mild nights across the Midlands coast and mountains including Atlanta Asheville Charleston Columbia Savannah Jacksonville areas.
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Farmer Praises Hay Train Continues to Aid Cattle Farmers
Ed ward Wilson who runs 60 cows near Columbia lauds a hay train for delivering 92 bales to Bouknight and others. Bouknight says the hay helps but drought continues to drive early cattle sales at low prices while outsiders may worsen the market, yet he stays hopeful.
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Train Cars Plunge 185 Feet From Kate Shelley Bridge
A freight train derailment during a storm sent 16 cars carrying 29 trailers off the Kate Shelley Bridge near Boone Iowa. A green-tinged Des Moines River runoff prompted evacuations and state officials to assess leaked chemicals while crews test on site for contents and potential exposure.
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