Storms start to move out of Minnesota, continue for western Wisconsin

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Thursday’s U.S. Drought Monitor report shows about 22 percent of Minnesota remains in moderate drought while nearly 75 percent of the state is experiencing abnormally dry conditions:

While there’s little change from last week, the difference is more noticeable compared to two weeks ago, when 46 percent of the state was in moderate drought, with portions of northern Minnesota in a severe drought. 

The continued dry weather pattern, and dry vegetation will lead to an increased fire weather threat. 

Relative humidity levels are expected to drop into the upper teens and low 20s across much of northern and eastern Minnesota.

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement due to low relative humidity levels and dry conditions. While winds are lighter and don’t meet red flag warning criteria, fire weather concerns remain elevated.

The forecast continues to indicate dry conditions with no appreciable precipitation showing up in current models.

Mandy Thalhuber

Author

Given the dry conditions over the past week, it's no surprise there's minimal change in the drought monitor. With dryness continuing, fire danger is on the rise in the forecast.

National Drought Mitigation Center

UNL/USDA

Relative humidity percentages for Thursday

NOAA via College of DuPage Weather

National Weather Service

Quantitative precipitation forecast for the next week

Minnesota drought conditions unchanged with little rain in the forecast

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