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Last Map Update: Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 5:44:16 pm CDT

Warm and dry conditions are expected to persist through midweek, with mostly sunny skies and little to no rain chances. Temperatures will remain well above normal, with highs climbing into the 80s and approaching daily record values early next week.
Warming up through the weekend. Temperatures: Warming into the low to mid 80's this weekend, approaching record highs for some areas. Rain chances: Staying bone dry, even going into early next week. Beyond into late next week: Temperatures remain above-normal in the 80's, staying dry!
March 20th marks the spring equinox, the official start of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere. On this day, the sun is positioned directly over the equator, resulting in nearly equal daylight and darkness. From here, daylight hours will continue to increase, leading to warmer temperatures and an active spring weather pattern across the region.

 


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