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Weather chats with Mark Seeley

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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Weather whiplash this week, nicer weekend ahead

Weather whiplash this week, nicer weekend ahead

MPR News host Phil Picardi spoke with meteorologist Mark Seeley about this week’s heatwave, drastically shifting dewpoints and summer storms.
by Gracie Stockton and Phil Picardi

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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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June wraps up as one of the driest and warmest in Minnesota history

June wraps up as one of the driest and warmest in Minnesota history

Thunderstorms and downpours from earlier in the week weren't enough to eliminate drought and quench the state's drying landscape. Meteorologist Mark Seeley spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the recent hot, dry weather. 
by Cathy Wurzer and Matthew Alvarez

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