21.   Farther east, partly sunny and humid conditions will persist.

22.   Farther north, very cold but dry conditions will persist.

23.   If meteorological conditions in the South Pacific persist, Southern Californians may have El Nino to blame for foul weather starting this fall, scientists said Thursday.

24.   If dry conditions persist, Arakawa said, his agency is prepared to use water from the reservoir for the first time, or purchase water from out-of-state providers.

25.   In most Europeans, however, the infant condition persists, and the lactase gene remains active.

26.   In the meantime, generally dry conditions will persist in southern California.

27.   Mainly dry conditions will persist near the Canadian border.

28.   Meantime, very hot conditions will persist across the southern Plains, while a few thunderstorms will percolate across west Texas, eastern New Mexico and Colorado.

29.   Meanwhile, warm, dry conditions will persist in southern California where sunshine will prevail.

30.   Meanwhile, partly sunny conditions will persist in the Tennessee Valley.