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Showers Saturday Afternoon, Rain Sunday

Cold Water Safety

Good Afternoon! Ahead of a cold front this weekend, there will be rain showers in the north on Saturday, before more widespread rain on Sunday. Total rainfall will range from 0.10-0.25 inches in southern areas, to just over 0.5 inch in northern areas. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon. Next week will feature an extended period of hot temperatures in the upper 80s and even low 90s, which will be 10-15 degrees above average, and it will remain dry.

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Warm temperatures may cause people to underestimate the dangers of cold water temperatures. Water temperatures on lakes are currently in the mid to upper 50s with water temperatures on area rivers in the mid 60s. Immersion in cold water can quickly cause hypothermia. Dress for the water temperatures and NOT the air temperatures! Always wear your life jacket!

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