| 8/15/2026 | CO-AR-413 | CO | Arapahoe |
Mildly Wet
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
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| Due to two (glorious) days of measurable rain, the soil is currently “Mildly Wet.”
CY precipitation is 56% of normal. WY is 52% of normal. |
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| 8/15/2026 | CO-EP-488 | CO | El Paso |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
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| Because of the cooler weather my watering of grass and garden are half the time but there are cracks showing in the soil, very little rain only .05 this week |
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| 8/15/2026 | CT-NL-29 | CT | New London |
Mildly Wet
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
Tourism & Recreation
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| 1.28" of rain fell in the last week. Lawns are green, requiring mowing. That's unusual for mid-August when they are usually brown. Rainy days limited outdoor recreation. |
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| 8/15/2026 | DE-NC-10 | DE | New Castle |
Near Normal
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| Springs flowing normally. |
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| 8/15/2026 | DE-SS-3 | DE | Sussex |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
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| The past week (8/9-15) provided two events totalling .33". Area also under very humid air mass and condensation helping to keep vegetation green and growing. Morris Branch remains dry. Farm field irrigation continues. |
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| 8/15/2026 | FL-AL-50 | FL | Alachua |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
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| Mostly have had minimal, almost daily rain this week until deluge last night. So plants and lawn are thriving. Lake Alice and golf course pond near average. |
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| 8/15/2026 | FL-MA-10 | FL | Manatee |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Energy
Fire
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| FIRE - With over and once of precipitation last week, we continue to keep moisture in the ground and therefore low Fire Hazard.
ENERGY - Over the past week we have had average temperatures averaging about normal. A few days above and a few days below and a few days at normal. What is different is the Heat Index which one day was forecasted to be 119°! With that intensity it surely has dried out the top soil.
GENERAL. - We lost the normal afternoon showers last week, but it is forecasted to start again this week. |
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| 8/15/2026 | FL-PN-79 | FL | Pinellas |
Severely Dry
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
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| High temperature are drying everything out even though we're getting some small rains here and there. Brown spots in lines continue to grow. Homeowners here and there are replacing side or just removing it. |
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| 8/15/2026 | GA-DK-51 | GA | DeKalb |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
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| Nothing unusual. Lots of crispy leaves falling from the sky. |
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| 8/15/2026 | IL-BN-19 | IL | Boone |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
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| A total of 1.73" of precip for the week was enough to restore deeper soil moisture. Seems almost mildly wet but near normal is probably where we are at. Waterways have improved and look to be in pretty good shape. Trees, crops and lawns all look very green with lawns recovering nicely from our recent drought. Saw some crows along with some turkeys combing my lawn, all looking for insects no doubt. A lone rabbit, some squirrels and chipmunks were about all that was happening with the wildlife. The serotinal days of summer have definitely arrived. |
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| 8/15/2026 | IL-CP-109 | IL | Champaign |
Severely Wet
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Agriculture
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| 4.35” in the past 36 hours Significant flooding around the area. Lots of roads are covered with water. |
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| 8/15/2026 | IN-AL-42 | IN | Allen |
Moderately Wet
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
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| In past 7 days: 5.17" of rain, only 0.22 ET. Turf grasses thriving, as are tropical plants in containers. Small creek out back, normally bone dry this time of year, is overflowing. No flooding in immediate area...yet. |
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| 8/15/2026 | IN-FL-3 | IN | Fulton |
Moderately Wet
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General Awareness
Agriculture
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| I have received 4.77 inches of rain at my location during the past 7-days. Rivers are rising, water is over roadways in a few locations in my county. Soils are very wet and saturated. Crops are green and lush. Some corn in the fields in the south-western portion of my county were knocked over by high winds during severe thunderstorms earlier in the week. |
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| 8/15/2026 | KS-JO-134 | KS | Johnson |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
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| Just a third of an inch precipitation this week with temperatures still in the 90s. Plants still look healthy due to previous regular weekly rains. |
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| 8/15/2026 | KS-KW-2 | KS | Kiowa |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Fire
Plants & Wildlife
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| .29 inches of rain this week helps. Temperatures this week were up to 110 in the area with a 25 mile per hour wind it felt like a furnace at times. The vegetation dried out a lot and some of the grass and weeds are turning brown. |
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| 8/15/2026 | LA-AS-20 | LA | Ascension Parish |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
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| The week started with lots of ominous cumulus clouds with dark bellies but no rain, just hot, dry, lazy breezes, and thunder. There are spots under large trees in the lawns in this area that show brown grass from lack of rain, and in many cases, the ground is slightly sloped, enhancing runoff when rain does occur. A row of zinnias along the driveway has drip tape installed and is working well in this mini drought. My spring tomato plants in large containers withered last month due to the high heat and humidity. Heading into this weekend with dry conditions and more dry weather predicted along with bright, mostly clear skies, Thursday was the worst summer day so far for me. Too uncomfortable to sit outside. There was a noticeable lack of local birds that would normally be hanging around the water and feeding table, but not so much in the last week. Could be a new hawk in the area but they more than likely have cooler locations to hang out in than my sunny yard. On Friday, the humidity dropped a little, and under cloudless skies the temperature rose to 97°F and heat indices of 108°F, our highest. I started watering the lawn where vehicle traffic sometimes turns around and is showing signs of drought stress. |
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| 8/15/2026 | MA-BE-21 | MA | Berkshire |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
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| Over the past week 0.49" of rain recorded. Rivers and streams are running at normal levels. Lawns remain green, and gardens are doing well. Soil is in good condition. Butterflies are active along with other pollinators. Not many Japanese Beatles this year. |
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| 8/15/2026 | MA-HD-28 | MA | Hampden |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
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| This week's rainfall totalled 0.24 inch. The soil throughout the yard is dry including the perennial gardens which have a good layer of mulch. Local rivers appear to be low. Bird activity has lessened and not hearing bird song as much at this point in the summer. |
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| 8/15/2026 | MI-WS-11 | MI | Washtenaw |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
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| Rain earlier in the week, but none in the last few days. Lots of storms going south of us but we aren't getting any of the very heavy rains from them. Grass and trees are green so far. Some mosquitoes but not too bad. Some late summer flowers still appearing but none of the autumn ones yet. Will be putting out the feeders again next month and will start seeing birds again. I can hear them but they aren't coming to the yard. |
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| 8/15/2026 | MO-NW-4 | MO | Newton |
Severely Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Fire
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
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| Summer drought is reaching severe levels with high temperatures and hot winds, Fire danger is high. Deer and small animals are looking for water and edible vegetation. Shoal creek is noticeably lower. We have had less than 3/4" of rain in the last six weeks. |
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| 8/15/2026 | NH-MR-70 | NH | Merrimack |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
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| Crops are growing well and ripening on schedule. Lakes, ponds, streams and rivers are at normal levels for this time of year. Ground moisture is down between 1.5 to 2 inches. |
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| 8/15/2026 | NY-WY-11 | NY | Wyoming |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
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| Patchy morning fog then sunny and warm with light winds, then partly cloudy and cool overnight with light valley fog and light winds. The high temperature was around seventy eight degrees, and the low around fifty six degrees Fahrenheit. Songbirds are eating a feederful every day. White Clover, Achillea millefolium, Prunella vulgaris, St. Johnswort, Marshmallow, Soapwort, White Vervain, Horse Nettles and Wild Bergamot flowers are in full bloom. Red Raspberries are almost done ripening, Thimbleberries are beginning to ripen. Walnuts and apples are about 1 inch in diameter. Early corn is 84" - 96" tall, late corn is 84" tall, both have silk and are beginning to tassel. A fourth cutting of hay is occurring. Cicadas are emerging. The local intermittent stream is dried out and the nearby trout stream is flowing at mid-summer levels. |
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| 8/15/2026 | NC-CH-61 | NC | Chatham |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Fire
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Society & Public Health
Water Supply & Quality
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| Our condition here is now moderately dry. We received about an inch of rain last week. Storms in the last two weeks have brought more rain to the Piedmont region. Currently NC is classed overall as moderately dry. Our hot weather is forecast to cool somewhat next week, with possible rain and "pop-up" thunderstorms. Lawns and gardens look healthy. Birds and deer are active. Nearby Jordon Lake levels have dropped several feet, lower than usual for this time of year. Chatham County is still under a "stage 2" water use restriction. People are out in the mornings but our recent very hot weather drives everyone indoors in the afternoon. Last week the heat indices were up to 100-105. |
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| 8/15/2026 | OK-PH-1 | OK | Pushmataha |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
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| Our prolonged hot and dry weather pattern continued this week with no rainfall observed. The overall lack of rain has contributed to many of our trees leaves of wilting on some trees, and turning yellow and brown on many other trees to. I also noticed yesterday the leaves on some trees were falling off the trees just as if we were in the autumn season. Also the soil remains sandy with very little if any topsoil moisture observed. Lastly, area wildlife seems to be more active in the morning and during the evening. |
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| 8/15/2026 | RI-KN-36 | RI | Kent |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
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| .21 inches of rain this past week. |
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| 8/15/2026 | RI-PR-135 | RI | Providence |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Fire
Plants & Wildlife
Tourism & Recreation
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| With only 0.19” of rain this week conditions are near normal for mid August. The Pascoag Reservoir is down to 9’0” and trickling over the spillway. Trails at Sprague Farm are very dry and streams are still slightly flowing which is typical for this time of year. Lots of mushrooms had popped up along the trails with the rains in July but are starting to shrivel up with the dryness over the last couple of weeks. Lots of activity from crows and mallards and hummingbirds are still frequent visitors to the feeder. Boating, fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding remain popular on the lake. Fire danger posted at George Washington state campground remains Low. |
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| 8/15/2026 | SC-AK-106 | SC | Aiken |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
Society & Public Health
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| NWS KCAE COOP STATION GNTS1 ***LOCAL CONDITIONS REMAIN MILDLY DRY*** |
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| 8/15/2026 | SC-GV-94 | SC | Greenville |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
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| We have had afternoon thundershowers daily.
Clay soil is deep red color and spongy. It has been very hot and humid, not much outdoor activity. Have not had to irrigate the lawn.
Quite a bit of frog activity. Retention pond is down about 2 feet. Tributaries are flowing normally. Quite a bit of algae in the pond. |
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| 8/15/2026 | TX-WM-316 | TX | Williamson |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Fire
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
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| Another week with no rain and high temps -- only change is that everything is still drying out more and burn bans are starting to be imposed. Roadsides are mostly browned out now -- normal for this time of year -- and gardens are unproductive unless you have okra or water well. Lakes are well above average for August, which is nice! |
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| 8/15/2026 | WA-ST-11 | WA | Stevens |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Fire
Water Supply & Quality
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| 0.30 inches of precipitation accumulated on August 13th, giving the parched soil a much needed drink.
Grain harvest has begun.
Creeks and small streams appear to have record low flows.
All of the major large fires in the region have been nearly completely contained, being helped by the rain.
Precipitation Normals Comparison NOAA:
Month-to-Date: 0.30 inches with 0.30 inches normal or 98% of normal.
Year-to-Date: 7.80 inches with 12.87 inches normal or 61% of normal.
Water Year-to-Date: 14.42 inches with 19.19 inches normal or 75% of normal.
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| 8/15/2026 | WI-FL-6 | WI | Florence |
Moderately Dry
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General Awareness
Agriculture
Business & Industry
Energy
Fire
Plants & Wildlife
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
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| For the week 8/9 - 8/15 2026 ----- EARLY MORNING TEMPERATURES at Data collection: Aurora: 56, 61, 59, 60, 57, 55, 54 & Kingsford : 57, 60, 60, 60, 56, 55, 54 -----Highs this week still in the low 80's------
WATER CONTENT IN THE GAUGE: AURORA - 0, .01, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 Total= .01" KINGSFORD - 0, T, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 Total= trace -----
SNOWFALL- Aurora and Kingsford : nothing no snow -----
MENOMINEE RIVER: Water levels all week at a low summer water flow height in the 900's and have had beach for 2 weeks and took a boat ride west and when I reached the island and curve I had to raise my motor and literally crawl through as to not chip off my propeller blades the amount of silt along with the low water level making it almost impossible to pass through. I know I won't be taking my boat through there until the water rises substantially. I feel for the home owners that built on the river and the existing ones west of the island as they have to risk taking a chance going through there and not damage their motor props just to enjoy the water east of the island and it is both sides of this island. Unless you know this stretch of the river, I would not drive my boat west and north of the island. This is by far the most sand and silt I have ever seen in my lifetime at this point and this area needs to be dug out along with large portions of the river west and north of this island. Also, the tubers who use the river to float, have to walk 1/4 to 1/2 mile just to be able to start from the state provided canoe access point down. The Ford Dam to the island is getting filled up and wondering if this has ever been dredged since its construction? It needs to be dealt with and probably the reason why the river in the spring, the water level is so damned high as they are not taking into account of all of the sentiment below it. It is getting filled up with sand and silt and it is time it for it to be addressed. It has been over 100 years since the dam was built and when was the last time the sand/silt was dug out? -----
US DROUGHT MONITOR: The map shows Moderate drought and that's an understatement for most of us as we have dried out brown grass except in areas heavily shaded or in spots where afternoon sun doesn't reach. I have NOT had to MOW grass at my house here in Aurora or my daughters in Kingsford since AUGUST 3rd. Burned patches and brown grass overall-----
WILDFIRE RISK: Aurora and & Kingsford are in the Very High category and are living in a TINDERBOX currently and is getting concerning -----
TOURISM: Another good week for tourism a few less campers I noticed from last week and boats, only a few being towed and very few people on the river this week. Only the people who live east of the island have been out -----
BUSINESSES: HVAC and construction vehicles at an increase. Saw 0 farm equipment. Larger construction vehicles with oversized loads and the alike this week. Loggers have been steady this week but a little less than the week prior. -----
AIR QUALITY: Fire smoke still in the air but only a day or two where you could smell it ------
WILDLIFE: Abundance in Deer and they have stayed along the river as they have a beach access. Seen quite a few bedded on the shore to keep cool. Blue herons on the river as well and saw a young one with its' parent. Canadian geese and ducks, heard an owl, saw hawks, crows and ravens. Seagulls showed up last week. What I haven't seen are eagles and am waiting for the night hawks to start migrating south as it is getting close to the time they start flying overhead -----
PLANTS: Red Maple in my yard is 1/3 covered in red leaves and some dropping trying to preserve itself and my other maple dropping dried up leaves and box elders this week, an increase in leaf dropping as well. Wild Onion I planted bloomed fully last week and still doing okay with no watering in the shade of my Sumacs I planted. Black Eyed Susans also okay in the shade but unwatered ones their leaves starting to dry out on the stems at my neighbor's. Burned patches from hot spots, brown grass spots everywhere throughout this area. We need rain and we need it badly!! -----
That's all I have for this week, enjoy your weekend |
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| 8/15/2026 | CAN-MB-43 | CAN | Manitoba |
Near Normal
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General Awareness
Agriculture
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| 1.8 inches precip this week, water table dropped 2.5 inches and is 10.6 inches above 14 year average. A big much needed rain last night will help bring gardens and crops to a good harvest. |
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| 8/15/2026 | CAN-NS-182 | CAN | Nova Scotia |
Mildly Dry
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General Awareness
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Tourism & Recreation
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| For week of 9-15 Aug: (13.5+ 0+ 0+ 0+ 0+ 1.5+ 0.5)= 15.5mm. Mildly dry. High's: +25C to +29C Hx +37C; Low's: +19C to +14C; Wind: Mostly calm, any wind to V 10km/hr; Dew: every AM except Mon 10th. This week cooled a bit after Heat Warning ended night of the 10th, Mon. It had been so hot. The Hx lessened and it was bearable to be outdoors. The precip that we did get was always on the edge of a weather system. No thunder cells here. Thank goodness for morning dew. The deer have begun their grazing rotation. We often won't see them for a week. Typical for Aug. No signs of other wildlife, pretty quiet. Creeks and streams are low. Tourism, on the other hand, is strong and steady. Lots of RV's, quads, motorcycles. NS Power Overhead work continues. Preps underway toward back to school--that came fast! Mid-Aug, where did that time go?! In a few weeks, yellow buses will be back. Meanwhile, hoping for a little more rain. |
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| 8/15/2026 | CAN-ON-210 | CAN | Ontario |
Mildly Dry
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Agriculture
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| crops look good on average just the rain as needed. |
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