West Virginia Virginia Weather Averages and Extremes
Weather details from Bluefield report showing yesterday's high 81 and low 65. It notes record highs and lows for August 19 with prior peaks of 90 in 1988 and 44 in 1922. Associated Press GraphicsNet provides the figures.
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Weather outlook with 30 percent shower chance across region
The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies with highs in the low 80s and a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Tonight and Sunday bring continued chances of rain with highs in the 80s and lows near 60s to upper 60s. The Virginias stay warm with highs around 80, while Sunday features variable cloudiness and statewide storm potential.
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Temperatures Across Regions Reported Low and High Extremes
The weather brief cites Gunnison Colorado recording a low of 37 degrees while Lake Havasu City Arizona shows a high of 106. This outlines notable temperature contrasts between mountainous Colorado and desert Arizona.
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Fish swim through city streets after Midwest flood
Heavy rain battered Minnesota Wisconsin Indiana and surrounding states flooding streets and forcing evacuations. Tomah Wisconsin reported five to eight inches of rain threatening Tonah Lake Dam. Chicago National Weather Service offices saw cars swimming on Higgins Road as Des Plaines tributary overflowed.
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Lottery change saves family living on a rocky road
A Bowyer family living in a sparse, isolated home with dirt roads, no well, and water hauled from a spring, finally wins a $25,000 lottery prize. They had funded lumber and utilities sparingly from a $15,000 annual income over nearly a decade. The wife recalls choosing lottery play over essential water well one day.
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Tazewell golfers shine in regional event at Richardson
Tazewell Country Club players Buck Brittain Huffman and Tom Brittain posted identical 71s on Friday and 75 on Saturday after six of the top ten scorers came from Tazewell. Green Richardson Buck Brittain and Huffman led after round one with Tazewell teammates Tom McCall also in the top ten. A club member credited Tazewell’s depth and practice with frequent high quality opponents for their success.
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Iraq begins moving Westerners to strategic sites
Westerners barred from leaving Iraq and Kuwait are being relocated to strategic locations as Baghdad declares foreigners will face hardship. U S officials describe Saddam Hussein as taking foreigners as hostages while flow of refugees to Jordan climbs with thousands crossing borders.
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Jail reforms strain McDowell County amid court orders
Sheriff Allen describes upgrades and training to meet a two month officer school mandate and a court order. He notes 26 guards for 20 to 30 prisoners, daily doctor visits, full jail services, and costly improvements while a lawsuit seeks changes. A hearing on the suit against Allen and county officials is scheduled.
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