Rainfall deficits and drought conditions persist this July
Although it hasn't always felt like it, we're experiencing below-average temperatures this July, along with rainfall deficits.
Despite some major and damaging storms and large hail, the vast majority of Minnesota has seen less than half the normal rainfall for the month, according to retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley.
That’s resulted in more than 70 percent of the state being under moderate to extreme drought conditions, the U.S. Drought Monitor reports.
MPR News Correspondent Tim Nelson spoke with Seeley about the dry conditions and a heat wave on the way in Morning Edition’s weekly weather chat.
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