July starts with drought, dry heat across Minnesota
June heat and dry weather have carried into July, worsening drought conditions across Minnesota.
Dew points are remarkably low, and dry air across the Upper Midwest and into Canada is exacerbating the problem. Globally, climate change and the El Niño weather pattern are delivering record-breaking heat, retired University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley told MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Friday.
Seeley spoke with Wurzer during their weekly weather chat about the current state of the climate and what’s ahead.
Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
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