Unclear regional forecast with temperatures and rainfall data
The region reports partly sunny skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Heat and humidity persist with highs in the mid 80s to low 90s and cooler nights in the 60s to low 70s. Bluefield records surface for June 16 with past highs and lows noted. Precipitation figures show modest totals including last 30 days and since January 1 1994. Sunrise at 6:04 a.m. and sunset at 8:48 p.m.
Regional Weather Outlook Bluefield Area Briefed
Today highs in the mid to upper 80s with mid 60s lows. Partly cloudy tonight. Saturday expects upper 80s with upper 60s, mostly sunny but a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers or thunderstorms. Scattered showers expected Monday with upper 80s to high 80s and more unsettled conditions.
Heat wave hits Virginias as temperatures surge
Record highs. Morgantown tops 96 as Charleston logs 91 daily. ER doctors note a rise in sunburn dehydration and heat illness while schools without A C shorten terms. Ice sales rise. roofers and metal workers report extreme heat effects. Weather service issues heat advisory.
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Southern Baptists back dialogue with Roman Catholics
In Orlando the Southern Baptist Convention endorsed Baptist Catholic dialogue and a view that born again believers exist in all denominations. The 7500 delegates approved a declaration urging joint action despite key disagreements over papal infallibility and Bible tradition, signaling a historic shift after decades of tension.
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Clinton cautiously welcomes North Korea pledge at U.N.
President Clinton greeted North Korea's pledge not to expel U.N. inspectors but urged further steps. He called for a verifiable freeze of Pyongyang's nuclear program during talks and said sanctions would continue while gauging the DPRK's willingness. He expressed guarded optimism after a White House briefing with top officials.
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