Key Points:
Extreme Drought (D3) expanded into far southwest Vilas and far northwest Oneida counties during the past week.
Most of the remainder of the area has been classified in Moderate Drought (D1) to Severe Drought (D2) conditions, although there are a few pockets of Abnormally Dry (D0) in northeast WI.
Rainfall over the last month has been running 25-75% of normal at most places.
Rainfall totals in August are running 10% of normal at Rhinelander and 15% of normal at Merrill.
Discussion:
Drought continues to worsen across central, north-central and northeast WI where some locations are receiving only 25-75% of normal rainfall over the last month. Rainfall totals in August are running 10% of normal at Rhinelander and 15% of normal at Merrill.
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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