Tag: precipitation stats
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Weather Update: Dry Fall Continues in Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
No major weather systems are expected to affect northeast Minnesota or northwest Wisconsin for at least the next 7 days, continuing the dry fall. Since September 1st, Duluth has seen 4.06 inches less precipitation than usual, with a total year-to-date deficit of over 10 inches at -10.14 inches. Northwest Wisconsin…
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High Fire Danger in Northeast Minnesota: Key Details
A red flag warning is in effect for critical fire weather until 5 PM today in parts of northeast and east central Minnesota. Strong west winds with gusts up to 30 mph, combined with low relative humidity levels of 20 to 25 percent, will create dangerous fire weather conditions this…
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Drought Monitor Update: Impact on Minnesota and Wisconsin
Drought conditions are worsening across the region, as this week’s drought monitor shows 18% of Minnesota in moderate drought, up from 12% last week. Additionally, 62% of the state is now classified as abnormally dry, an increase from 57% the previous week. In Wisconsin, 10% of the state is experiencing…
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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…