WEATHER
Recovery efforts continue in southern Corn Belt following recent tornadoes.
Above-normal temps for much of the U.S. for the rest of the week.
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The area of the Corn Belt with less rainfall than normal has expanded to cover 70% of the region, with more dry days ahead this week, QT Weather says.
Above-normal temps expected to return to Northern, Central Plains Friday.
Frigid air is expected to trail the storm.
Snowpack protects northern winter wheat from frigid temps.
Frigid temps to persist for several more days.
A moderate or strong La Niña like the one currently underway typically produces a drier than normal weather pattern across the southern U.S.
Showers also are benefiting winter wheat on the Plains.