Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >
Drought Slides for southern Wisconsin - other areas here
Text Drought Statement for southern Wisconsin
Additional Information
Wisconsin Drought Portal and Drought Monitor Webpage
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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.
| 28 Day Streamflow Compared to Normal | Soil Moisture Percentile |
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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.
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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| Monthly Drought Outlook | Seasonal Drought Outlook |
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Additional Information
Report drought impacts in your area via the National Drought Mitigation Center's Condition Monitoring Report
Join CoCoRaHS to submit rain, snow, or drought reports.
Drought Portal for Wisconsin and Drought Monitor
Link to USDA Crop Reports and other Publications
Link to DNR Fire Danger
USGS Streamflow
CPC Soil Moisture
NWS Milwaukee Drought Statement Archive
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