Weather forecast and records for the central region
The National Weather Service predicts rain across parts of Texas Louisiana Arkansas Mississippi and New Mexico with snow in Great Lakes areas. AREA FORECAST calls for 60 percent snow chance today with highs in the mid 30s, then colder late with 30 percent snow chance. Monday will be partly sunny and cold with highs in the 20s. Daily snow or rain chances persist Tuesday through Thursday. Local records show a Friday 7 am to Saturday 7 am high of 32 and low of 4 with trace precipitation. Saturday’s 7 am to 5 pm high 26 and low 5 with no precipitation. sunset 5 16 pm and sunrise 7 03 am.
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Chicago flu moves downstate with new pockets
The Chicago flu spreads toward the south with several new pockets around Belleville while cases to the north fall. State lab cultures identify the Philippines flu variety, and officials note possible Chilean and Singapore strains among residents. Kari Kappus of the CDC in Atlanta cites these observations.
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AIDS epidemic spirals out of control in Chicago
Experts warn AIDS cases are surging beyond manageable levels in Chicago as new infections mount rapidly. Health officials urge urgent action and increased funding to combat the growing crisis nationwide.
Record Cold Slams Southeast Illinois Lifts Blocked Roads
The Associated Press reports severe cold reopened clogged highways in southeast Illinois after heavy snow stranded motorists. Interstate 57 closures affected Kankakee and Joliet, while snow and gusty winds hit the Southwest and higher elevations in Arizona New Mexico and southern Colorado. Pea hail appeared at Williams Air Force Base Chandler Arizona. Temperatures varied nationwide with records in Greenville Meridian Huntsville Asheville and Jackson Wyoming.
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