Drought conditions fluctuate across Minnesota and Wisconsin

Despite recent rainfall in some areas, drought conditions persist in Minnesota. While some areas saw improvement, others worsened, with the percentage of the state in severe drought increasing from 30% to 34%. Extreme drought also increased from 1.5% to nearly 3%. However, there is potential for significant and widespread rainfall over the weekend, which could provide relief to some areas. Temperatures are expected to gradually cool down during this time.