FREESE-NOTIS
UNITED STATES WEATHER AND CROP COMMENTS

5:00 PM, Monday, October 21, 2024

FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS

MIDWEST - For the 1-5 day outlook October 21-October 26, corn belt temperatures will average near 62.9 F which is 12.3F from normal. Rainfall will average MM". Approximately 33% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 33%. For the 6-10 day outlook, October 26-October 30, the western corn belt temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL. Eastern corn belt temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL.

NORTHEAST - For the 1-5 day outlook October 21-October 26, megalopolis area temperatures will average near 60.4 F which is 6.9 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.03". Approximately 0% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 0%.For the 6-10 day outlook, October 26-October 30, The Megalopolis temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be BELOW NORMAL.

DELTA/SOUTHEAST - For the 1-5 day outlook October 21-October 26, delta area temperatures will average near 70.4 F which is 10.0 F from normal. Rainfall will average MM". Approximately 0% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 0%.For the 6-10 day outlook, October 26-October 30, the Delta region temperatures will be NORMAL. Rainfall will be NORMAL. The southeast region temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be NORMAL.

NORTHERN 1/2 PLAINS - For the 1-5 day outlook October 21-October 26, spring wheat temperatures will average near 56.7 F which is 14.7 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.13". Approximately 19% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 19%.For the 6-10 day outlook, October 26-October 30, the spring wheat temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL.

SOUTHERN 1/2 PLAINS - For the 1-5 day outlook October 21-October 26, winter wheat temperatures will average near 67.1 F which is 15.0 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.19". Approximately 38% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more.. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 38%.For the 6-10 day outlook, October 26-October 30, the winter wheat temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL.

CROP/LIVESTOCK/ENERGY IMPACTS

MIDWEST - Central Iowa reports severe drought Prospects improved but rain still needed Field conditions are drying. Additonal precipitation needed to end the drought, 5.95".Southwest Iowa reports Drought ended still serious. Field conditions are drying. Additonal precipitation needed to end the drought, 9.5". Warmer than normal temperatures will reduce livestock feed needs.

DELTA/SOUTHEAST - Northeast Arkansas reports Too wet some standing water in the fields. extreme wetness Livestock feed needs will be normal for this time of the year.

NORTHERN 1/2 PLAINS - Northeast North Dakota reports Drought ended still serious. Field conditions are normal Field conditions are drying Colder than normal temperatures will increase livestock feed needs.

SOUTHERN 1/2 PLAINS - South Central Kansas reports Prospects improved but rain still needed mild to moderate wetness, Field conditions are drying. Additonal precipitation needed to end the drought, 11.48".West Central Kansas reports Drought ended still serious , Field conditions are drying. Additonal precipitation needed to end the drought, 13.37".Southwestern Kansas reports Drought ended still serious Field conditions are normal, Field conditions are drying. Additonal precipitation needed to end the drought, 10.18". 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 October 21-October 26, corn belt temperatures will average near 62.9 F which is 12.3F from normal. Rainfall will average MM". Approximately 33% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 33%.

SOUTHEASTERN U.S. (Delta east to Carolinas)

For the 1-5 day outlook October 21-October 26, delta area temperatures will average near 70.4 F which is 10.0 F from normal. Rainfall will average MM". Approximately 0% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 0%.

For the 6-10 day outlook, October 26-October 30, the Delta region temperatures will be NORMAL. Rainfall will be NORMAL. The southeast region temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be 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 October 21-October 26, spring wheat temperatures will average near 56.7 F which is 14.7 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.13". Approximately 19% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 19%.

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 October 21-October 26, winter wheat temperatures will average near 67.1 F which is 15.0 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.19". Approximately 38% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more.. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 38%.

NORTHEASTERN U.S. MEGALOPOLIS

For the 1-5 day outlook October 21-October 26, megalopolis area temperatures will average near 60.4 F which is 6.9 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.03". Approximately 0% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 0%.

For the 6-10 day outlook, October 26-October 30, The Megalopolis temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be BELOW NORMAL.

For the 6-10 day outlook, October 26-October 30, the western corn belt temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL. Eastern corn belt temperatures will be ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall will be ABOVE NORMAL.

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