FREESE-NOTIS
UNITED STATES WEATHER AND CROP COMMENTS

5:00 PM, Friday, July 26, 2024

FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS

MIDWEST - For the 1-5 day outlook July 26-July 31, corn belt temperatures will average near 78.5 F which is 2.1F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.70". Approximately 77% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 77%. For the 6-10 day outlook, July 31-August 4, the western corn belt temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be BELOW NORMAL. Eastern corn belt temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL.

NORTHEAST - For the 1-5 day outlook July 26-July 31, megalopolis area temperatures will average near 77.1 F which is -.4 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.29". Approximately 50% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 50%.For the 6-10 day outlook, July 31-August 4, The Megalopolis temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL.

DELTA/SOUTHEAST - For the 1-5 day outlook July 26-July 31, delta area temperatures will average near 79.6 F which is -2.6 F from normal. Rainfall will average 1.60". Approximately 100% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 100%.For the 6-10 day outlook, July 31-August 4, the Delta region temperatures will be NORMAL. Rainfall will be NORMAL. The southeast region temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL.

NORTHERN 1/2 PLAINS - For the 1-5 day outlook July 26-July 31, spring wheat temperatures will average near 77.0 F which is 5.1 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.40". Approximately 73% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 73%.For the 6-10 day outlook, July 31-August 4, the spring wheat temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be BELOW NORMAL.

SOUTHERN 1/2 PLAINS - For the 1-5 day outlook July 26-July 31, winter wheat temperatures will average near 86.3 F which is 6.8 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.16". Approximately 26% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more.. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 26%.For the 6-10 day outlook, July 31-August 4, the winter wheat temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be BELOW NORMAL.

CROP/LIVESTOCK/ENERGY IMPACTS

MIDWEST - Central Iowa reports mild to moderate wetness moisture is adequate for present needs Field conditions are drying. Additonal precipitation needed to end the drought, 1.73".Southwest Iowa reports moisture is adequate for present needs. Field conditions are drying. Additonal precipitation needed to end the drought, 5.15". Warmer than normal temperatures will reduce livestock feed needs.

DELTA/SOUTHEAST - Northeast Arkansas reports moisture is adequate for present needs. Field conditions are normal Field conditions are drying Livestock feed needs will be normal for this time of the year.

NORTHERN 1/2 PLAINS - Northeast North Dakota reports Prospects improved but rain still needed. Field conditions are drying Colder than normal temperatures will increase livestock feed needs.

SOUTHERN 1/2 PLAINS - South Central Kansas reports Drought ended still serious , Field conditions are drying. Additonal precipitation needed to end the drought, 8.84".West Central Kansas reports Drought ended still serious , . Additonal precipitation needed to end the drought, 9.78".Southwestern Kansas reports Drought ended still serious , . Additonal precipitation needed to end the drought, 8.24". Warmer than normal temperatures will reduce livestock feed needs.

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PAST WEATHER/SHORT-RANGE FORECAST

MIDWESTERN U.S. (NE to OH and central MN to southern IL)

Yesterday's temperatures across the western corn belt averaged 69.0 F about 5.8 F from normal. Rainfall averaged 0.07". Approximately 4% of the area received a 0.25" or more. Yesterday's temperatures across the eastern corn belt averaged 71.5 F about 7.8 F from normal. Rainfall averaged 0.01". Approximately 0% of the area will received a 0.25" or more.

For the 1-5 day outlook July 26-July 31, corn belt temperatures will average near 78.5 F which is 2.1F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.70". Approximately 77% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 77%.

SOUTHEASTERN U.S. (Delta east to Carolinas)

For the 1-5 day outlook July 26-July 31, delta area temperatures will average near 79.6 F which is -2.6 F from normal. Rainfall will average 1.60". Approximately 100% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 100%.

For the 6-10 day outlook, July 31-August 4, the Delta region temperatures will be NORMAL. Rainfall will be NORMAL. The southeast region temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL.

Yesterday's temperatures across the spring wheat belt averaged 57.8 F about 1.5 F from normal. Rainfall averaged 0.12". Approximately 11% of the area received a 0.25" or more.

For the 1-5 day outlook July 26-July 31, spring wheat temperatures will average near 77.0 F which is 5.1 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.40". Approximately 73% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 73%.

Yesterday's temperatures across the winter wheat belt averaged 72.3 F about 7.3 F from normal. Rainfall averaged 0.04". Approximately 7% of the area received a 0.25" or more.

For the 1-5 day outlook July 26-July 31, winter wheat temperatures will average near 86.3 F which is 6.8 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.16". Approximately 26% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more.. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 26%.

NORTHEASTERN U.S. MEGALOPOLIS

For the 1-5 day outlook July 26-July 31, megalopolis area temperatures will average near 77.1 F which is -.4 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.29". Approximately 50% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 50%.

For the 6-10 day outlook, July 31-August 4, The Megalopolis temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL.

For the 6-10 day outlook, July 31-August 4, the western corn belt temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be BELOW NORMAL. Eastern corn belt temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL.

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