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🌱 How Franklin ended up on Virginia’s growing drought watch list

Franklin, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Franklin ended up on Virginia’s growing drought watch list

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 92, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny; hot, more humid, with a high of 93 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Virginia DEQ expands drought warning to 94 counties, 33 cities (wric.com) — Franklin is now under a state drought watch advisory as Virginia environmental officials expand warnings to 94 counties and 33 cities because of persistently dry conditions. Residents across the region, including neighboring Southampton County, are urged to prepare for potential water restrictions as soil moisture remains well below normal despite recent rain.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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