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Entire state of Wisconsin "Abnormally Dry"

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By John Beard - bio | email

MADISON (WKOW) -- All of Wisconsin is now listed as either "Abnormally Dry" or in some stage of drought, in the latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor. It was released Thursday, but based on data received on Tuesday.

Most of the state is listed in the "Abnormally Dry" and Moderate Drought" categories. However, a large number of counties in the west central part of the state are in the "Severe Drought" category, and all or parts of seven southwest and south central Wisconsin counties are in the "Extreme Drought" classification.

You can see the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map at www.droughtmonitor.unl.edu/

 

 

 

 

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