Regional News Warm, moderately dry conditions were featured across Europe this week with southern parts of the continent receiving better precipitation. The 1-7-day forecast features widespread precipitation for the region, though Southeast Europe will remain in a notable drought. The two-week forecast has better chances for rain across western and northern Europe, which will benefit the French and German crops. With the COVID-19 pandemic all but stopping commercial airline travel, long-range weather forecasts have been less accurate this spring. Therefore, there is little confidence in the 8-14-day outlook. The threat of dryness in Europe remains until actual rains prove otherwise. Drought conditions in the Black Sea region e...
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