1.   Avoid cotton clothing if you expect cold temperatures.

2.   Below-average temperatures are expected across the eastern part of the country and into the South, Weather Services said.

3.   Below-normal temperatures are expected through the Northeastern U.S. this weekend, where heating oil use is highest.

4.   Above-normal temperatures are expected to stretch into next week.

5.   Forecasters said only slightly cooler temperatures are expected today.

6.   High temperatures ratcheted up the fire danger and record temperatures are expected again.

7.   Later in the week, temperatures are expected to rise again and the humidity to drop.

8.   Normal temperatures are expected next week in the Midwest, the largest U.S. consuming region for heating gas, the National Weather Service said yesterday.

9.   Normal temperatures are expected next week in the Midwest, the largest U.S. gas-consuming region, the National Weather Service said yesterday.

10.   Slightly warmer temperatures were expected today, however, and officials expected conditions to improve during the afternoon.