Weather Outlook Mixed Sun and Showers With Warm Temps
The outlook forecast calls for partly sunny skies with west winds and a high in the upper 70s. Tonight there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a low in the upper 50s. A similar 30 percent chance of showers persists, and highs near 80 degrees are expected.
Weekend Weather Outlook Amid Partial Cloud Cover
A brief forecast notes Monday will be partly cloudy with highs near 80 and lows around 60. Tuesday brings a chance of showers with similar temperatures, while Wednesday details are not provided.
Regional Weather Outlook With Weekend Shower Chance
The Region reports a mix of clouds and sun with highs around the mid to upper 80s. Tonights’ increasing clouds bring a chance of showers after midnight and lows in the 60s. Sunday brings partial sunshine, a shower or thunderstorm possible in the afternoon, and similar warm temperatures.
Weather Update Highlights Local Precipitation Totals
A brief weather note records measurable precipitation figures including .24 inches and totals around 1.01 inches and 1.87 inches. No further context or dates are provided.
Abortion safer after legalization says AMA report
The AMA Council on Scientific Affairs finds abortion related deaths fell from 3.3 to 0.4 per 100000 procedures from 1973 to 1985 as access improved after legalization. The study supports keeping abortion legal, while opponents question AMA objectivity and bias.
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FDA orders recall of Omniflex antibiotic by Abbott
The FDA halted distribution and recalls all supplies of Omniflex after reports of severe adverse reactions including three deaths. Abbott Laboratories launched the broad spectrum antibiotic in mid February after FDA approval in January, targeting lower respiratory infections urinary tract and prostate gland and skin.
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Record Highs and Lows Across the Nation
The weather report notes extreme readings with a high of 121 degrees in Death Valley, California and a low of 31 degrees in Fort Kent, Maine, indicating a wide temperature swing across regions.
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Flood Warnings Rise As Mercer County Struggles With Backflow Threat
County emergency crews battle floodwaters from the New River at Glen Lynn as gates to Claytor Lake Dam open. East River may backwash to Willowton with 11 p.m. crest forecast. Over 200 responders operate in Princeton, Bluefield, Green Valley, Glenwood, Oakvale, Bramwell and surrounding towns amid 2 to 4 inches of rain. Utilities and highway crews coordinate rescue efforts, evacuations, and road closures along Stafford Drive, Route 19, and Cloverdew Road as waters rise and schools adjust transport plans.
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Rain and storms sweep across a large swath of the nation
Rain showers and thunderstorms drenched much of the nation on Friday causing evacuations in two states. In Virginia Wythe County saw about 40 residents leave homes while Mercer County West Virginia affected around 50. In North Carolina a tornado near Shelby damaged two mobile homes and knocked down power lines. Thunderstorms also sparked large hail and lightning, with a broad eastward rain shield reaching the Ohio Valley and New England.
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Riot victims in L A to get food stamps under federal settlement
The federal government will provide emergency food stamps to riot victims in Los Angeles after a class action settlement. Judge Mariana Pfaelzeprottee approved the agreement after nightlong talks with Justice Department officials and civil rights groups. The plan waives usual citizenship proof and aid requirements, aiding residents in South Central and others who lost property or faced food shortages since the riot fallout beginning April 29.
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