The persistent hot and dry conditions from June through early July have resulted in much of southern Wisconsin being upgraded to Severe Drought Conditions (D2). Milwaukee and Madison are now considered to be in the Severe Drought conditions, upgraded from Moderate Drought conditions (D1) last week. A severe drought will likely result in crop or pasture losses. Water shortages may become common, and water restrictions may be imposed.
Moderate Drought Conditions (D1) have been expanded northward to include almost all of Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac and Sauk counties. A moderate drought will result in some damage to crops and pastures. It may result in water shortages, low streams, reservoirs and wells. Voluntary water-use restrictions may be requested. Unfortunately only small chances for rain is in the forecast for this weekend. The continued warm temperatures and low relative humidity will help to worsen the drought even more.
The Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions persist across central Wisconsin, all the way up to Wisconsin Rapids and just south of Waupaca. Abnormally dry conditions indicate short-term dryness slowing planting and growth of crops or pastures.
Moderate Drought Conditions (D1) have been expanded northward to include almost all of Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac and Sauk counties. A moderate drought will result in some damage to crops and pastures. It may result in water shortages, low streams, reservoirs and wells. Voluntary water-use restrictions may be requested. Unfortunately only small chances for rain is in the forecast for this weekend. The continued warm temperatures and low relative humidity will help to worsen the drought even more.
The Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions persist across central Wisconsin, all the way up to Wisconsin Rapids and just south of Waupaca. Abnormally dry conditions indicate short-term dryness slowing planting and growth of crops or pastures.