Beneficial moisture developing on the central Plains; still mild across much of the Corn Belt

Beneficial moisture developing on the central Plains; still mild across much of the Corn Belt

Across the Corn Belt, temperatures remain at record-high levels for this time of year.  Later Wednesday, high temperatures should reach 80°F as far north as the middle Mississippi Valley, with nearly the entire Corn Belt expected to top 60°F.  With spring arriving early this year, dryness is becoming more apparent across the upper Midwest.

On the Plains, rain showers are developing across western Nebraska and neighboring areas.  The remainder of the region is experiencing dry weather.