Key Points:
Extreme Drought (D3) continues across Vilas and Oneida counties into far northwest Forest County. Rainfall across the far north is running 35 to 55% of normal since August 1st.
Moderate Drought (D2) to Severe Drought (D1) continues across much of the remainder of north-central and far northeast Wisconsin.
Drought conditions continue to improve or ended across portions of central into east-central WI where 4 to 10 inches of rain has been recorded this month.
Eastern Waushara, Winnebago, all but far northeast Calumet, the southwest half of Manitowoc and far southern sections of Waupaca and Outagamie counties are no longer in any designation of drought.
The next chance of a significant rainfall will be next Tuesday and Wednesday (Sep 29-30), although uncertain if rainfall amounts would help alleviate the drought across the north.
Discussion:
A tale of two stories this month with extreme dryness across the far north and very wet conditions across central into east-central WI. Extreme Drought (D3) expanded across Vilas and Oneida counties into far northwest Forest County during the past week. Rainfall across the far north is running 35 to 55% of normal . Severe Drought (D2) continues north and east of a line from Wausau to Argonne to Peshtigo, as well as portions of central Door County. Drought conditions across east-central WI improved during the month. September rainfall totals were generally from 4 to 10 inches across east-central WI. Eastern Waushara, Winnebago, all but far northeast Calumet, the southwest half of Manitowoc and far southern sections of Waupaca and Outagamie counties are no longer in any designation of drought.
The next chance for any substantial rainfall will be on Tuesday and Wednesday (Sep 29-30). It is too early to determine if the rain would help alleviate the drought.
View the latest Drought Information Slides and Drought Text Statement for northeast Wisconsin for more detailed information. Drought statements for other areas here.
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