Drought Conditions Continue In Southern Wisconsin

Saturday, June 5th, 2021 -- 8:04 AM

Much of southern Wisconsin continues to be under moderate to severe drought conditions, with near-record hot temperatures expected this weekend.

The U.S. Drought Monitor’s latest map shows moderate drought conditions across all or part of 25 southern Wisconsin counties, representing about 20 percent of the state. All or part of nine counties in southeastern Wisconsin, or about 5 percent of the state, are under severe drought.  

Another 25 percent of the state, including a portion of western and central Wisconsin, are experiencing abnormally dry conditions.  

While many Wisconsinites may be getting to enjoy the outdoors more because of the dry conditions, Ed Hopkins, an assistant state climatologist for Wisconsin, said the weather pattern could start to worry farmers. He said crops typically need an inch of rain per week in the summer.

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