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Weather chats with Mark Seeley

August in review: Record setting heat and drought caps off the month

August in review: Record setting heat and drought caps off the month

August temperatures generally leaned warmed with an average temperature rise, compared to normal, with at least 69 daily maximum temperature records were set or tied.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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July's heat surprisingly deceptive as monthly temperature was colder than usual

July's heat surprisingly deceptive as monthly temperature was colder than usual

July was a tricky month in terms of measuring daily average temperatures as much of the days might’ve felt hotter than average, but were usurped by colder nightly temps.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Mid-summer dryness contrasts early year flooding

Mid-summer dryness contrasts early year flooding

Heavy flooding and record precipitation that began at the start of the year has practically run out with cities across the state recording precipitation deficits of five inches or more. We would need to see at least two to three times the normal rainfall through the rest of July and August to balance these deficits.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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July starts with drought, dry heat across Minnesota

July starts with drought, dry heat across Minnesota

Dew points are remarkably low for July, and dry air across the Upper Midwest and into Canada is exacerbating the problem, retired University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley told MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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June wraps up as one of the driest and warmest in Minnesota history

June wraps up as one of the driest and warmest in Minnesota history

Thunderstorms and downpours from earlier in the week weren't enough to eliminate drought and quench the state's drying landscape. Meteorologist Mark Seeley spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the recent hot, dry weather. 
by Cathy Wurzer and Matthew Alvarez

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Minnesota experiences its 4th warmest June in history

Minnesota experiences its 4th warmest June in history

A large percentage of climate observers have reported less than a half-inch of rainfall this month across the state, but that might change this weekend. Meteorologist Mark Seeley spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the recent hot, dry weather.  
by Cathy Wurzer and Matthew Alvarez

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