The Midwest is catching a break from dry conditions with the help of some rain, but in other areas dealing with drought, high winds aren’t helping things. Click on the video link to watch a complete forecast from Meteorologist Matt Engelbrecht.
High Winds Could be an Issue in Drought-Affected Areas
The Midwest is catching a break from dry conditions with the help of some rain.
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