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Weather chats with Mark Seeley
Clay Masters and Lukas Levin

Minnesota hits dry spell after months of above-average rainfall

stormy clouds over lake
Two days before Minnesota would begin an unusual dry spell, clouds roll over Martin Lake before a tornado touches down in nearby Isanti County near North Branch on Aug. 29.
Courtesy of Alan Tousley via Facebook

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A drought may be coming back to the state after the driest two weeks of the year. Such lack of precipitation after such a wet year is unusual, said climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley said.

In the past 14 days, the average rainfall across the state has been less than an inch. That lack of water has meant lack of humidity, which means more Minnesotans experiencing a dry heat.

Seeley emphasized that gardeners should make sure their plants and trees are well-watered to compensate for the lack of moisture.

Seeley spoke about the dry air and much more with guest host Clay Masters in his weekly weather chat on Morning Edition.

Listen to the full conversation by clicking the player above.