Category: Drought
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Current Drought Conditions in the Northland
5:33 PM Thursday, November 14, 2024 Latest drought update as of November 12, 2024 Minnesota Wisconsin Over the past 2 weeks the Northland has seen drought improve by 1 class in green with no change in gray. November 2024 Precipitation Anomalies in the Northland Through 4 PM on the 14th…
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Minnesota and Wisconsin Drought Update: November 7,2024
6:00 PM Thursday, November 7, 2024 Drought persists in Minnesota and Wisconsin, yet there has been some improvement, with a reduction in the severity of drought conditions reported in this week’s drought monitor. Minnesota Wisconsin The two-week drought monitor class change for the Northland shows a one-class improvement in areas…
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Minnesota and Wisconsin Drought Update: October 2024
3:58 PM Thursday, October 24, 2024 Drought conditions are intensifying and spreading in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Currently, over 40% of Minnesota and 30% of Wisconsin are experiencing severe drought. Precipitation anomalies for October 2024 thru the 23rd Duluth, MN: -1.93″ below normalBrainerd, MN: -1.91″ below normalHibbing, MN: -0.85″ below normalInternational…
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Severe Drought Expands in Minnesota and Wisconsin – October 2024
5:06 PM Thursday, October 17, 2024 Moderate to severe drought conditions are persistently expanding across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Here’s the drought monitor for October 15, 2024 Minnesota Wisconsin 1 week drought monitor class changeOctober 15, 2024, compared to October 8, 2024 This past weekend, parts of northeast Minnesota received significant…
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Severe Drought Spreads in Minnesota and Wisconsin
4:35 PM Thursday, October 10, 2024 The drought is intensifying and spreading throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. Latest drought monitor as of October 8, 2024. Minnesota Note: Currently, only 2% of Minnesota is free from drought. Three months prior, the entire state was without drought conditions. Wisconsin Note: Currently, only 0.43%…
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Drought, Wind, and Thunderstorms: Northland Weather Update
6:17 PM Thursday, October 3, 2024 Here’s what I’m watching
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Dry Air Mass Sparks Elevated Fire Risk in parts of the Northland
5:53 PM Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Today, a particularly dry air mass enveloped the northern Plains and upper Midwest, registering dew point temperatures in the teens to the 30s. This arid condition is expected to persist for some time. The mix of strong winds and low humidity is expected to…