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It's 'high summer,' so we can expect heat, thunderstorms and irregular rainfall

It's "high summer" now, StormTRACKER meteorologist John Wheeler says. And that means you can expect regular heat, thunderstorms and irregular rainfall. This week's AgweekTV agriweather forecast for the next two weeks holds true to that summer pattern.

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Heat wave hits northern Plains but it won't last long

The heat wave in the northern Plains won't last much beyond this weekend, but it likely will stay warm, with thunderstorms likely scattered in the region, StormTRACKER meteorologist John Wheeler says on this week's agriweather forecast on AgweekTV.

June 18, 2022 05:30 AM

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Favorable planting weather finally arrives, but don't be surprised to see more wet weather

StormTRACKER meteorologist John Wheeler says some favorable planting weather finally has arrived, and warm weather is coming. But don't be surprised if the northern Plains still sees some showers, he says on his agriweather forecast.

May 28, 2022 05:30 AM

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Wet spring may keep the heat from building into the northern Plains

Rather than a hot, dry summer, StormTRACKER meteorologist John Wheeler says the excessively wet spring in the northern Plains — and North Dakota in particular — may mean the region will end up with a warm, wet beginning of summer. Wheeler's agriweather forecast discusses the impact of all the moisture on the continuing weather pattern.

May 21, 2022 05:30 AM

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'Wet weather makes wet weather' pattern continues for now

StormTRACKER meteorologist John Wheeler explains how the current pattern of seasonally warm days followed by rain is likely to continue for the time being on this week's AgweekTV agriweather forecast.

May 14, 2022 05:30 AM

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Even with excessively wet April, northern Plains still could see a hot, dry summer

A dry March gave way to an "excessively wet April," StormTRACKER meteorologist John Wheeler says. Long range forecasts suggest the northern Plains still could be in for a hot, dry summer, but Wheeler says it'll be interesting to see how it plays out.

April 30, 2022 05:30 AM

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Wet, cool spring to continue with a few warm surges

StormTRACKER meteorologist John Wheeler says the wet pattern appears likely to continue in the northern Plains, though warm air might surge into the region as the calendar turns to May.

April 23, 2022 05:30 AM

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Lingering effects of massive blizzard will impact warm up in the northern Plains

StormTRACKER meteorologist John Wheeler discusses this week's blizzard in the region and what it means for a warm up, snow melt, future moisture and more in this week's agriweather forecast on AgweekTV.

April 16, 2022 05:30 AM

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April sets up to be cool in the north with late-season snow

StormTRACKER meteorologist John Wheeler says April looks likely to be cool and maybe even cold, and late-season snow is possible in the next week across the northern Plains, while the mid-South could be in for thunderstorms. Wheeler gives his agriweather forecast on AgweekTV.

April 09, 2022 05:30 AM

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Cool pattern to continue for the northern Plains and dry conditions in the central Plains remain a concern

StormTRACKER meteorologist John Wheeler gives his agriweather forecast for the first half of April on AgweekTV.

April 02, 2022 05:30 AM

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Northern Plains to remain cool as March turns to April

StormTRACKER meteorologist John Wheeler says the forecast right now looks like the end of March and early April will be relatively quiet, but weather this time of year can be tricky. On this agriweather forecast, he said cooler, dry conditions are likely in store for the region.

March 26, 2022 05:30 AM

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Melting has picked up pace, but we might not be done with snow yet in the northern Plains

StormTRACKER meteorologist John Wheeler says the snow melt has progressed faster than he expected. Expect more warm weather for the next week, followed by a likely dip in temperatures and a chance for light snow as the month changes.

March 19, 2022 05:30 AM

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Cold starts to relent as March enters its second half

There's been a not-so-subtle forecast shift leading into this weekend. StormTRACKER meteorologist John Wheeler explains on this week's agriweather forecast on AgweekTV.

March 12, 2022 05:30 AM

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