Extended Forecast With Rain Chances and Thunderstorms
A mixed forecast shows variable cloudiness with a chance of rain and possible thunderstorms in the southwest. Humid conditions come Thursday and Friday with scattered showers and thunderstorms, highs in the mid to upper 70s Wednesday and low to mid 80s Thursday and Friday, nightly lows in the 60s. Today's outlook expects 70 percent rain chances and highs in the low 70s, with tonight mostly cloudy and a 30 percent shower chance and possible storms, lows in the low 60s.
Regional Forecast for Virginia and West Virginia
Virginias forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with rain and thunderstorms likely and highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Lows tonight in the 60s to low 70s, with Wednesday showing continued clouds and a chance of showers or storms. West Virginias outlook features showers and thunderstorms today with highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s, then partly to mostly cloudy with more showers and storms possible and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
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Storm warning urges advance prep for hurricanes
The National Hurricane Center officials urge preplanning evacuation, stockpiling provisions, and battery power before warnings. Insurance groups advocate hurricane resistant structures as storms continue to threaten vulnerable areas. Forecasters cite improved models predicting path accuracy and note early season tropical activity with Allison. They attribute recent quiet seasons to El Nino fading, reducing Atlantic hurricane formation this year.
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Trade sanctions threaten global economy and WTO role
Analysts warn U S and Japan sanctions could spark a global recession as a weaker dollar raises import costs and complicates Fed policy. A Japanese downturn would amplify US and European slowdowns while the WTO loses authority amid entrenched positions and political overtones. Experts call for timely compromise.
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Court graduation prayers ruling signals high court stance
The 9th Circuit ban on officially sponsored prayers in public schools is cited against graduation prayers. The dispute centers on seniors leading prayers at graduation and the ruling’s applicability to states in the 9th Circuit. The Supreme Court’s order suggests agreement with mootness arguments amid appeals from districts and the ACLU.
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Lockheed Martin Plans 12 000 Job Cuts and Closures
Lockheed Martin announced a five year plan to eliminate 12 000 jobs and close 12 plants and laboratories to cut costs by 1 8 billion. The merger forming the company in 1995 follows by 1999. About 5 000 jobs will go this year with 3 000 in 1996 and 4 000 across 1997 1999.
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Lottery Winners Across East Coast Districts
Winning numbers from Monday lotteries across Virginia Washington DC West Virginia include Pick 3 7-8-4 and 6-3-3, Pick 4 2-1-2-0 and 9-1-8-6, Cash 5 1-3-5-10-20, and D C lines 0-2-3 2-7-7-3 35-25-15-30-10-32, with unofficial Virginia results via 1-800-243-5825.
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Washington, D.C
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West Virginia
D C Police Chief Fends Off Attacking Pit Bull
Washington AP The D C police chief Fred Thomas wrestled a pit bull with an umbrella to protect Viola Ross an elderly woman after the dog chased her. He hid or hit the animal then summoned an ambulance for Ross who suffered minor injuries. He said he would have shot the dog if it had not stopped.
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