While the temperatures have been enjoyable lately, the lack of rainfall has been anything but. After experiencing the driest September on record, drought and fire dangers have increased. Justin Glisan, state climatologist for Iowa, said that the drought monitor has been repopulated with zones of abnormally dry conditions.
With how windy it’s been on top of the dry air, Glisan said it’s important to be prepared for field fires before they happen.
There is a little bit of rain in the forecast, but Glisan said the dry weather is going to stick around for a while.
For more information, visit iowaagriculture.gov/climatology-bureau.
