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Weather chats with Mark Seeley

Crops suffer as drought spreads in Minnesota

Crops suffer as drought spreads in Minnesota

Since last week, drought has worsened and spotty rainfall has continued on and off. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley about the lack of rain and it’s effects on crops.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Rainy week did not alleviate spread of drought

Rainy week did not alleviate spread of drought

Drought remained an issue as we entered the second week of September, but rain has started to trickle in. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley about the rainy weather in their weekly weather chat.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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August in review: Record setting heat and drought caps off the month

August in review: Record setting heat and drought caps off the month

August temperatures generally leaned warmed with an average temperature rise, compared to normal, with at least 69 daily maximum temperature records were set or tied.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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July's heat surprisingly deceptive as monthly temperature was colder than usual

July's heat surprisingly deceptive as monthly temperature was colder than usual

July was a tricky month in terms of measuring daily average temperatures as much of the days might’ve felt hotter than average, but were usurped by colder nightly temps.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Mid-summer dryness contrasts early year flooding

Mid-summer dryness contrasts early year flooding

Heavy flooding and record precipitation that began at the start of the year has practically run out with cities across the state recording precipitation deficits of five inches or more. We would need to see at least two to three times the normal rainfall through the rest of July and August to balance these deficits.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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July starts with drought, dry heat across Minnesota

July starts with drought, dry heat across Minnesota

Dew points are remarkably low for July, and dry air across the Upper Midwest and into Canada is exacerbating the problem, retired University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley told MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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