Showers and thunderstorms, featuring heavy rain and potentially severe weather, were noted in the southeastern U.S. Wednesday afternoon, and light to moderate rain continued in the eastern Midwest. A few showers were also featured in the southern Midwest and Delta, with dry conditions in other major crop areas. The pattern was generally cool. Temperatures ranged from the mid 50s across the northern and western Midwest as well as most of the Northwest to the low 80s in southern Texas and along the Carolina coast. » More DTN Weather Commentary