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Weather chats with Mark Seeley
Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

Continued dry spell makes this one of the driest Octobers in state history

Fallen leaves on a dry lawn
Leaves on some trees are turning colors or falling early amid ongoing drought conditions.
Andrew Krueger | MPR News

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The average total precipitation across Minnesota since the end of August reached just over a half-inch. That’s more than 3 inches below normal.

“We’re flirting there with the top five driest [Octobers] in in state history, which is remarkable,” said climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley.

That’s a complete reversal from the summer, which saw record rainfall.

Seeley spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke about the drought in their weekly weather chat.

Listen to the full conversation by clicking the player above.