June 26 morning weather update
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- Associated Press
Kevin Roy and Aldrich Potgieter shoot Rocket Classic-record 62s to share 1st-round lead
DETROIT (AP) — Kevin Roy and Aldrich Potgieter each shot 10-under 62 on Thursday to break the Rocket Classic record and share the first-round lead. Detroit Golf Club has been one of the easiest courses since the PGA Tour made it an annual stop in 2019. A pair of Korn Ferry graduates took full advantage. Potgieter, the 20-year-old South African who grew up in Australia, started at No. 10 and set a tournament record with a 7-under 29 on the back nine. He added three birdies on his back nine and caught the left edge on a 12-foot putt on his final hole. Potgieter and the 35-year-old Roy each had an eagle and eight birdies in bogey-free rounds. As well as Roy and Potgieter played, they can't get comfortable on a short course with greens that are even more receptive than usual with recent rain. Min Woo Lee, Max Greyserman and Mark Hubbard were a stroke back after matching the previous tournament record of 63. Andrew Putnam shot a 64, and two-time major champion Zach Johnson was in the group another shot back. While the course is easy as usual, the competition is relatively strong for the tournament that many top players have skipped in the past. The field includes nine of the top 50 players in the world, led by fifth-ranked Collin Morikawa, who opened with a 69. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley, the Travelers Championship winner last week, is No. 7 in the world. He shot a 68. ___ AP golf:
CBS News
an hour ago
- CBS News
Farmers worried as flooding threatens crops in southern Minnesota
All the rain Minnesota has seen over the past week has led to flooded fields in certain parts of the state. "I think if you go out to west central Minnesota yesterday in Canby, they got 5.5 inches of rain by 10 p.m., I heard," said farmer Ryan Mackenthun. During the growing season, farmers welcome the rain. But too much of a good thing can hurt the bottom line. "Obviously the crops are suffering pretty big in this area now," said Mackenthun, who is also vice president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. WCCO caught up with him along a stretch of water-logged fields between Hutchinson and the Twin Cities. Even with field tiles working to drain standing water, it's not always enough. He said crops can survive being underwater for about 48 hours. After that their chances of making it go down significantly. "In a field like this, every business or farm there's margin, right? If you lose 10% of your crop, that's 10% of your margin. That's 10% on top," said Mackenthun. WCCO And it's not just here. Video taken near Echo, Minnesota shows water from flooded fields pouring onto a nearby highway. Still, Mackenthun said it's not quite as bad as a year ago when excessive rain turned some farmland into temporary lakes. "Last year we had some areas that got 7 inches of rain in a day and 14 within a week," said Mackenthun. But if the rain keeps up, parts of the state could see a repeat. And Mackenthun said be careful what you wish for. Because what followed flooding last summer was months of drought. "You can do the best job you can but Mother Nature decides what we end up with in the end. That's just part of farming, I guess. It's a high-risk occupation, actually," said Mackenthun. Mackenthun said he lost 12% of his crop last year, due to flooding. He says some farmers could look to replant if they lose too much of their crop.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
US braces for nationwide heat wave: What to know
A dangerous, record-breaking heat wave will spread over the eastern United States and is expected to last several days. Extreme heat warnings have been issued in Illinois, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Iowa, West Virginia and South Dakota, where temperatures could rise over 110 degrees. More than 170 million people will experience the highest level of extreme heat on Sunday and throughout the week, according to AccuWeather. To know more about active alerts in specific areas, follow this link. Here's what to know: This is the first heat wave of summer 2025, and it's coming in hot and humid. This will be the hottest week of the year, so far. The National Weather Service warned that people must be extra vigilant. 'When our bodies aren't acclimated to the heat yet – will make for an especially dangerous period for many,' the weather service posted on X. Extreme heat leads to an average of 800 deaths annually in the U.S. In 2024, 238 heat-related deaths outnumbered deaths by any other weather phenomenon such as tornadoes, hurricanes or flooding. 'The last day of a heat wave, and the day after a heat wave breaks, are often when most heat-related illnesses and emergencies are reported,' AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter said. 'This is because health impacts from heat accumulate over time.' In order to be prepared the NWS recommends drinking a lot of fluids, keeping the air conditioning on, avoiding staying outside for long periods of time and checking up on your loved ones. Seniors and babies are particularly sensitive to extreme heat and extreme temperature changes. If there are any signs of heat exhaustion and dehydration, authorities recommend taking medical action. In the Midwest and northeast, temperatures are expected to be 15 degrees higher than average, and humidity will make it feel even hotter. Nights will be 'exceptionally warm,' according to Porter, and temperatures will not drop below 80 degrees in these areas. The temperatures will stand between 90 and 110 degrees. New York City will experience 97 degrees, Boston will see 94-degree days and in Washington, D.C., the temperature could go up to 100. With 90-degree heat, Chicago will see its hottest day on record in the last few years. According to The Weather Channel, changes in pressure and winds will create a heat dome that will flatten out slowly next week. At the same time, snow is expected in Montana, also breaking records for the lowest temperature during this time of year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
