Extreme drought conditions continue to plague Midwest

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This is being called the worst drought in the last quarter century -- no relief is in sight for the weekend to the already parched midwest temperatures are forecasted to -- to the upper ninety's and even triple digits in some parts Christmas -- samplings and vegetable crops are trickling up.

And already corn and soy artists have been lost causing the price of these commodities to spike.

Indiana seems to be at the center of the agricultural catastrophe but it's spreading to Illinois and -- Iowa the country's largest corn grower.

Although there is light rain in the forecast in parts of the midwest it likely won't be enough to make a difference to the already scorched crops and livestock.

Actors we're still hopeful we get a ring the next -- week to ten days and -- help somewhat many people are comparing this to the dust bowl of the 1930s that not only destroyed crops but lives as well.

Watering bans are being put in place residents in Wisconsin face a 492.

Dollar fine if they water their -- Meanwhile too much water is plaguing parts of the country.

Flash flood watches are in effect through tonight across the southwest around Houston trees down streets flooded -- by use overflowing.

Forecasters say the heavy rain which has fallen this week across the Gulf Coast and southeast we'll shift toward the Tennessee and Ohio valleys today.

Several inches of rain and flash flooding will be possible especially in low lying areas.

The declaration of natural disaster areas -- some 26 states will help residents to acquire low interest loans they weathered these natural disasters.

As well as the wildfires.

New York in appointment.

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