Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

July continued the wet pattern from the past several months across southern Wisconsin. Milwaukee's rainfall of 3.69 inches was only 0.02 inches above normal, but Madison's monthly rainfall total of 6.52 inches was 2.34 inches above normal. This marks the second straight month that Madison has received in excess of 6 inches of rain. More rainfall occurred in other portions of southern Wisconsin with some locations topping 10 inches! There were three main heavy rain events during the month and you can see each individual event in the fourth graphic. The first occurred during the morning of July 12th when 8 inches of rain fell across southeastern Wisconsin into northeastern Illinois. The next event affected west central, southwest and central Wisconsin from the 19th into the 20th when as much as 8 inches occurred near La Crosse. The final event affected far southwestern Wisconsin and northern Illinois on the 21st into the 22nd when another 8 inches fell in some areas. See the graphic images for more details.

Temperatures were near normal in July. Milwaukee's average temperature was 72.1 degrees which was 0.3 degrees above normal. Madison's average temperature of 71.2 degrees was 0.1 degrees below the long term normal.

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Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

July 2017 Climate Summaries for Milwaukee and Madison