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Most of Lake and Cook County in NE Minnesota experiencing moderate drought

Aug 11, 2023 10:37AM ● By Content Editor
Image: National Weather Service - Duluth 

From Boreal Community Media - August 11, 2023


According to the National Weather Service - Duluth, most of Lake and Cook County in NE Minnesota is experiencing moderate drought. 

Within the last 90 days, areas in Cook County have received 4-6 inches of rain, which is about 4-6 inches below normal. Normal precipitation for this time of year is 1/2 inch to 1 inch of rain each week. 

If you are observing drought impacts, submit a report to the National Weather Service at https://droughtimpacts.unl.edu/Tools/ConditionMonitoringObservations.aspx




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