| 4/18/2026 | AZ-PM-82 | AZ | Pima |
Moderately Dry
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| Warm days and very low humidity continue to dry the landscape. Nuisance weeds and invasives are the first to wilt. Established flora remain vibrant and flowering. It tried to rain a little last weekend. The mountains saw most of it. Some good showers in the hills and no lightning strikes noted. |
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| 4/18/2026 | AR-LW-2 | AR | Lawrence |
Severely Dry
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| We are in extreme drought and the 0.45 inches today only give us 1.37 inches of the normal 5.06 inches for the month of April. |
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| 4/18/2026 | CO-DG-176 | CO | Douglas |
Moderately Dry
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| Soil is dry. Pea plants slow in growing. Bulb plants shorter than normal |
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| 4/18/2026 | CT-MD-21 | CT | Middlesex |
Near Normal
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| All water courses are at normal seasonal levels. |
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| 4/18/2026 | CT-NL-29 | CT | New London |
Near Normal
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| 0.23" of rain on Friday. Lawns are greening up, trees are budding, insects become active. |
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| 4/18/2026 | DE-NC-10 | DE | New Castle |
Near Normal
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| Springs flowing normally. |
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| 4/18/2026 | FL-CR-80 | FL | Collier |
Moderately Dry
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| No rain this week. Still watering my new bushes every day. There was a big wildfire nearby requiring evacuations. Things are dry. |
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| 4/18/2026 | FL-MA-10 | FL | Manatee |
Severely Dry
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| FIRE - After signifiant precipitation two weeks ago, we have faced sunny skies and slightly above average temperatures this week resulting in our extreme drying out. Our grass (St Augustine) has shriveled in response to the heat, which is its protective response to the heat.
ENERGY - Temperatures have averaged slightly above normal in the daytime with the firecracker to possibly sent some records in the coming week. However, we keep the awnings out, shades and shutters down and keeping the direct sun out, has not sounded the AC unit to work overtime.
GENERAL - Slight chances of precipitation are forecasted for next week, but not significant enough to help reduce our drought. |
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| 4/18/2026 | FL-PN-79 | FL | Pinellas |
Severely Dry
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| I just lost another plant in my garden from the drought. I didn't water for a few days because of guests being here. We added another half inch to the pool this week. |
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| 4/18/2026 | FL-VL-60 | FL | Volusia |
Mildly Dry
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| It has been very low humidity very sunny warm days, and the ground is drying out rapidly. |
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| 4/18/2026 | GA-FL-23 | GA | Floyd |
Moderately Dry
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| No rain for sometime. |
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| 4/18/2026 | IL-BN-19 | IL | Boone |
Severely Wet
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| A total of 2.79" of precip over the week plus 1.98" last night has really impacted area soils and waterways. With 8.66" for the month so far, area rivers and creeks are now over their banks and many fields have standing water along with area ditches. So it seems safe to say that severely wet soil conditions have been reached; a rare condition for this area, for sure. Trees are budding and greening up pretty fast with many ornamentals now flowering. Underbrush is leafing out with the infamous, invasive, invincible, Morrow's Honeysuckle leading the way. And our peewee flycatchers are back building their nest, arriving about a month earlier than last year and in the exact same spot. Amazing, to say the least, as they migrate as far away as South America and can somehow find their exact nesting location upon their return. All accomplished with their tiny bird brain. And I on the other hand can't seem to find my cell phone.
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| 4/18/2026 | IN-FL-3 | IN | Fulton |
Mildly Dry
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| I have recorded 2.03 inches of rain at my location during the past 7-days. Grass has greened up considerably and plants are growing and blooming. |
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| 4/18/2026 | KS-BU-25 | KS | Butler |
Near Normal
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| Everything has greened up. No cracks in the soil. Creek at normal level and flow. Bird and insects are busy; Canadian geese are heading back north. |
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| 4/18/2026 | KS-JO-53 | KS | Johnson |
Mildly Wet
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| The soil is definitely saturated. The sump pump works several times a week. Last night's rain made large puddles in the low areas of the grass between houses. All plants and flowers look very healthy. |
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| 4/18/2026 | KS-KW-2 | KS | Kiowa |
Severely Dry
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| 1.09 inches of moisture since January 1. Above normal temperatures and lots of wind along with low humidity has dried the topsoil and all of the vegetation out and caused high fire danger. We have had several control burns escape in our area. The grass is greening up and trying to grow but needs moisture soon. The wheat is suffering from lack of moisture and above normal temperatures and is heading out already. |
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| 4/18/2026 | MA-BA-51 | MA | Barnstable |
Near Normal
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| little rain last week, could have used more |
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| 4/18/2026 | MA-BE-21 | MA | Berkshire |
Near Normal
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| Rivers and streams are running at normal levels, and soil is workable, not to dry nor moist. Over the past week 0.61" of rain fell. Perennials are growing quickly and all the trees and shrubs are budding. Early spring flowering trees and shrubs are beginning to bloom. Honey bees are active in the gardens where I have early blooming bulbs. Woodchucks are very active right now, along with the bears. |
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| 4/18/2026 | MA-ES-64 | MA | Essex |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
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| .89 inches of rain in the last week but still dry. Cool and damp all week with the wind off the ocean. Some trees leafing out and cherry trees are in blossom. Perennials are poking out of the ground. English Sparrows are fighting over bird houses. |
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| 4/18/2026 | MA-HD-28 | MA | Hampden |
Near Normal
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| Total precipitation of 1.07 inches for the week. Had rain several days towards the end of the week. More flowers in bloom, lots of emerging leaves, and more grass has turned green. Hearing and seeing more birds.
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| 4/18/2026 | MI-DC-10 | MI | Dickinson |
Near Normal
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| For the week 4/12-4/18 2026 ----- EARLY MORNING TEMPERATURES at Data collection: Aurora : 43, 57, 44, 49, 48, 47, 34 ------- Kingsford: 43, 57, 44, 49, 48, 48, 35 ------- WATER CONTENT IN THE GAUGE ---- Aurora 1.34, .46, 18, T, T, .0, .37= 2.35" ----- Kingsford - 1.32, .46, .17, ,T, T, .0, .37 = 2.32" ----- SNOWFALL- Aurora and Kingsford = ZERO ----------MENOMINEE RIVER: the high water began Sunday 4/12 around 7:30 a.m. and kept increasing. Tuesday the 14th we had the swiftest water current at 14,324 CFS and on Wednesday the 15th the Highest water level which was 2 lifts below my level 2 walk way. This a.m. 4/18 it is skimming the top of the back rest board on my bench. I had it as low as in between the backrest boards or skimming off the top of the lower backrest board. The steps to get on the dock are 4 feet tall and the walking platform where the bench is affixed is 6' from the sand bottom edge of the river. There are 3 steps and then the platform on the lowest staircase to give you an idea of just how high this water is ------- Grass is greening up this week and perennial plants are "popping" up from the ground. ------ some snowbanks from parking lots remain but in shaded areas and in the woods still a bit of snow ------- US drought monitor has WI., MI., IA, & 1/2 of MN. as normal-----Wildfires are almost nonexistent except below the Mason/ Dixon line where from east TX to NC that's where wildfires were most active -----Noticing more Bird species in my yard passing through ----Same deer herd wandering the neighborhood -----Have a great week everyone |
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| 4/18/2026 | MI-IH-32 | MI | Ingham |
Moderately Wet
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| Over 2.7" of rain this week. Ground is saturated and there's a lot of standing water. Creek level high but has not gone over the banks. |
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| 4/18/2026 | MI-WS-11 | MI | Washtenaw |
Moderately Wet
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| First moderately wet week I've reported but we've never had over three inches of rain in one week before ever. And we've been on the edge of the storms moving through Michigan. In my area we had a bad storm on Wednesday morning with a tornado, lots of thunder and lightening, and damage to buildings just a few blocks from here. But not the extreme flooding further north .At least the temps have dropped from the near 80's we had earlier, but we are very wet. The ground is saturated but I am high enough we don't have to worry about flooding. Closer to the Huron River that is an issue. We had a dry fall and winter but have made up for it, which is good. But hopefully we can dry out soon. Trees are slowly budding out, still have flowers but the storms and heat have reduced bloom time for magnolias, bloodroots and other spring bloomers. Birds continue active at feeders. |
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| 4/18/2026 | MI-WY-125 | MI | Wayne |
Severely Wet
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| Rain every day this week some of which was very heavy. |
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| 4/18/2026 | MO-CN-10 | MO | Clinton |
Near Normal
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| Report for 12 April 26 to 18 April 26. There were 4 days of precipitation for the week, for 0.63 inches. The total precipitation for April is 2.48 inches. The historical average for April is 3.30 inches. The current condition is Near Normal. |
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| 4/18/2026 | MO-NW-4 | MO | Newton |
Near Normal
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| Precipitation and drought conditions are returning to normal levels after several good rains. Shoal Creek is running bank full to flood stage. Plenty of wildlife activity this week, First sighting of hummingbirds at my feeders. Grass and fields are growing rapidly as temps rise and spring progresses. Trees are leafing out and some flowers are blooming earlier than usual. Fire danger is low. |
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| 4/18/2026 | NY-JF-48 | NY | Jefferson |
Moderately Wet
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| This report is for the week of April 11 through April 18, 2026. It has rained every day except 2. Total rainfall was 1.05. There is standing water in low areas. Creeks and streams are running high. There were large puddles in the roads when it rained. The trees are budding and the grass is getting greener. The St Lawrence River level is about normal for this time of year. Levels are 245.98 ft., 35.6” Above Low Water Datum, and 42°F water temperature. |
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| 4/18/2026 | NY-WY-11 | NY | Wyoming |
Near Normal
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| Partly cloudy to mostly sunny and warm with light winds, then partly cloudy and cool overnight with moderately light winds. The high temperature was around sixty two degrees, and the low around forty eight degrees Fahrenheit. Songbirds are eating a feederful every day. Cleavers, Dandelion leaves, Curled Dock leaves, Silver Maple leaves, Meadow Rue Leaves, Dead Nettle, Nettle leaves, Glecoma hederacea leaves, Serviceberry flowers, Bush Honeysuckle buds, Trillium flowers and Trout Lily flowers are appearing. Brown bats are appearing. The local intermittent stream and nearby trout stream are flowing at spring levels. |
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| 4/18/2026 | NC-BC-105 | NC | Buncombe |
Severely Dry
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| very very dry. plants wilting in the shade. roadside weeds dieing. Streams and creeks very low. Critters lining up at watering stations. Extreme fire danger. Statewide ban remains in place for any outdoor burning. Pollen counts high. Irrigation required for all field crops |
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| 4/18/2026 | NC-CH-61 | NC | Chatham |
Severely Dry
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| The drought continues and our area is severely dry. We are about one half of the "normal water year" rainfall. The weather continues very warm with low afternoon humidity. Nearby communities are beginning to consider water rationing. There is a state wide ban on all outdoor burning of any kind and any offenders can face stiff penalties. Vegetation appears relatively healthy but the surface duff and soil are very dry. Some regional small reservoirs show signs of rapid drying, hence the rationing discussions. The next forecast for some rain is late next week. Our current condition is reminiscent to this observer of the "heat bubbles" we experienced some years ago in California in part caused by a stationary high pressure. |
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| 4/18/2026 | RI-KN-36 | RI | Kent |
Mildly Wet
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General Awareness
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| .75 inches of rain this past week with a few thunderstorms. |
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| 4/18/2026 | RI-PR-135 | RI | Providence |
Near Normal
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| With 0.86” of rain this week, conditions are near normal for April. The Pascoag Reservoir continues to rise and is up to 7’8” and boaters and fishermen are regularly on the lake now. Local hiking trails are a little on the dry side but close to normal for this time of year. With the heat this week, plants are perking up quickly. The lawn needed it’s first cut this week, forsythia and cherry trees are in full bloom, hostas, day lilies and iris are 4-8” tall and our first planting of radishes are popping up. Hopefully the plants aren’t too impacted by the predicted sub freezing temperatures this week. Summer birds like warblers, robins and swallows have been very active as well. George Washington state park continues to post Medium for fire danger. |
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| 4/18/2026 | SC-RC-12 | SC | Richland |
Severely Dry
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| We've now measured 0.09" in the last 32 days. We've already watered the front yard, which is rare for this time of year. We've only mowed part of the yard and have done that only once so far this spring. |
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| 4/18/2026 | SC-SP-11 | SC | Spartanburg |
Moderately Dry
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| Cont'd watering of plants and garden. Keeping bird bath full of water for the birds. lake levels and stream levels around this area are getting lower but not significantly. |
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| 4/18/2026 | TN-PK-2 | TN | Polk |
Moderately Dry
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| Lawn grass is growing very slowly. Need to water ornamental plants and newly planted trees every week. Raised bed garden and newly sown seeds need watering almost every day. Have had a least one local forest fire. |
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| 4/18/2026 | TX-FN-11 | TX | Fannin |
Mildly Dry
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Despite having 3.76” of rain this month, it is still not normal. Only the lowest (boggiest) spots are too moist to drive through.
Most ponds are full at least and the cracks that were starting in March have closed.
The soil is moist but I’m having to water some shallow-rooted garden plants between rains. I cannot till - the top is dry enough in the garden to work but it’s too moist for anything mechanical. I haven’t seen any fieldwork near here since March.
Since my last report, the pastures have exploded. Everything tender that the frost got has come back and ALL the trees are leafed - Pecans still blooming and Cypresses lagging but they’re probably half-way to being full.
Fescue and some ryegrass is blooming and bromes and orchard grass have seeded.
Despite everything seeming to be early, seasonal birds are right on time - Scissortails were 10 days later than 2023 (haven’t checked the record for the last 2 years). A dove or maybe a mockingbird is nesting in a large Privet near my driveway - only saw it from the corner of my eye at dusk so no judgement please.
Lightning beetles are here for over a week, dragonflies, 2weeks.
Paper wasps are well into their nesting but no dirt-daubers yet. Lots of butterflies! Earthworms really got active this last week. And I saw a bat. Springtime!
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| 4/18/2026 | TX-VV-16 | TX | Val Verde |
Near Normal
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| We had several days that had early morning mist and light rain this past week |
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| 4/18/2026 | TX-WM-316 | TX | Williamson |
Moderately Dry
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| Actually got some rain this week -- forecast is for more in next few days -- but not much over half an inch which keeps grass and gardens growing but will not change the deficit for the year. Fire danger has been lower with the humidity. Bluebonnets are setting seeds while the gaillardias and other "yellows" are showing off now. |
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| 4/18/2026 | VA-FQ-21 | VA | Fauquier |
Severely Dry
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| Concern for personal water source (well), potential fire hazards, garden/planting plans. |
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| 4/18/2026 | WI-DA-158 | WI | Dane |
Moderately Wet
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General Awareness
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| Active weather pattern of storms passing the area this week. This west side of Madison was not as affected as the east side. |
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| 4/18/2026 | CAN-MB-43 | CAN | Manitoba |
Near Normal
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Agriculture
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| 0.25 inch precip this week, water table rose 3.5 inches and is 23.2 inches above 14 year average. Two warm days this week otherwise dull cold and windy weather. Snowbanks remain in sheltered areas, drains are rapidly taking excesss water. Bird feeders are busy with mostly juncos and blackbirds. |
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| 4/18/2026 | CAN-NS-182 | CAN | Nova Scotia |
Mildly Wet
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| For week of 12-18 Apr: (3.0+ 0+ 9.0+ 17.4+ 2.0+ 5.0+ 0)= 36.4mm, Mildly Wet. High's: +7C to +15C; Low's: +8C to -3C; Wind: Mostly calm, 1 gusty day with chilly NW wind to 41km/hr; Frost: 1 very light frost. It was a damp, grey week with drizzle, mist, high fog and perpetual overcast. Thurs night into very early Fri AM, a wicked thunder/lightning storm. Only 5mm of rain, but crazy lightning. Power went out for a few hrs. Continued overcast. Song birds are gracing me with their twittering each morning. Young deer are coming through, devouring new grass. Many birds coming behind to get to the worms. Male Pheasants are noisy. Evening Peepers have begun their very loud chorus. You can't even hear yourself talk when they're vocal. Still too cool for any gardening. No fire restrictions, so burning of yard debris is permitted. Tourism traffic has not begun yet. Price of fuel could be an issue. $1.78/L for Reg. Hope that trickles down at some point. |
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| 4/18/2026 | CAN-ON-210 | CAN | Ontario |
Near Normal
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Agriculture
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| rain this week and warm temp makes things look like spring. |
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