March 30, 2023 11:43 am

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NOAA Predicts a Warm, Dry Fall for Wisconsin

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To the excitement of most Wisconsinites, a seasonal forecast by the NOAA shows that the state is expected to have a much warmer and drier fall than normal. Leaving an extra couple weeks for residents to enjoy their favorite summer outdoor activities.

The data shows that Wisconsin has a 33 to 40 percent chance of being warmer than average fall temperatures. Furthermore, precipitation levels are not expected to be higher than normal and actually have a chance to be lower than normal. 

These predicted patterns follow a heat wave that swept across the country earlier this summer causing record temperatures.

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