Key Points:
Abnormally Dry (D0) and Moderate Drought (D1) continue to expand across north-central and northeast Wisconsin over the past month.
Discussion:
Below normal rainfall was first noted in August and continued into September across portions of northeast Wisconsin. October precipitation was well below normal, with many locations across north-central and far northeast Wisconsin only recording less than 50% of normal during the month. The driest conditions were noted across north-central and far northeast Wisconsin. The dryness has continued into November, thus it is likely the conditions will continue to worsen through the middle of the month as the 6-10 Day CPC outlook was calling for below normal precipitation. There is some hope for improvement towards the latter half of the month as above normal precipitation is expected in the 8-14 Day Climate Prediction Center (CPC) outlook.
View the latest Drought Information Slides and Drought Text Statement for northeast Wisconsin for more detailed information. Drought statements for other areas here.
Drought Conditions
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Drought Factors and Impacts
Note, data in these images are from the current date and may include rain after the Drought Monitor valid time.
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Observed precipitation over the past 7 days:
| 30 Day Precipitation Departures | 90 Day Precipitation Departures |
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| 6 Month Precipitation Departures | 1 Year Precipitation Departures |
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More detailed precipitation anomalies available on this interactive map.
Link to USDA crop info for Wisconsin
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Looking Ahead
| 7 Day Precipitation Forecast |
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Extended outlooks from the Climate Prediction Center:
| 8 to 14 Day Temperature Outlook | 8 to 14 Day Precipitation Outlook |
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| Month Temperature Outlook | Month Precipitation Outlook |
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| Seasonal Temperature Outlook | Seasonal Precipitation Outlook |
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Additional Information
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