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Drought severity increasing across the Upper Midwest
The numbers from the latest U.S. Drought Monitor are not encouraging to farmers and water managers across the region. Overall, 27 percent of the Midwest region is now in drought status.
Rain chances remain limited this week, but the hot weather finally breaks some with more highs in the 70s and 80s versus all the 90s last week.
Temperatures stay above average Monday, but for most places, it will be noticeably cooler weather than the heat of Sunday.
Sunday heat recap; temps retreat a bit on Monday
Another Sunday, another day in the 90s. We recap Sunday’s heat and look ahead to the temps this week and beyond. When will we see some rain?
90s return; which years had the most 90+ highs?
Highs in the 90s return to many areas today. Northern parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin have the best chance of seeing meaningful rain. We have your Sunday forecast details, plus a look at the week ahead.
Warmer Sunday, then temps retreat a bit on Monday
It’s back to the 90s on Sunday, but we won’t have muggy dew points. We have details on that, plus a look at the week ahead.
A warm Saturday, hot on Sunday; not very humid
We’ll have summery Saturday temperatures, but dew points will be comfortable. Highs in the 90s return on Sunday. We have your weekend forecast details, plus a look at the week ahead.
Are you tired of the relentless heat and humidity? You’ll probably like our Saturday forecast.