In the second week of August, much-needed rains gave most of the Corn Belt region a drink, with the heaviest rain falling across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana.
The second week of August, week ending Aug. 12, brought much needed rain to a large portion of the Corn Belt. The heaviest rain fell across southern portions of Missouri, parts of Illinois, and Indiana while areas farther north saw generally lighter precipitation amounts.
Temperatures were unremarkable for this time of year in the Corn Belt. The second week of August trended the 13th coolest in 30-plus years according to data from WeatherTrends360. The rainfall and lack of extreme heat in the Corn Belt helped to keep evapotranspiration rates at lower levels.
According to the United States Drought Monitor, drought conditions have improved through Aug. 8 in southern Iowa, central Nebraska, Missouri, and large portions of Illinois, and Indiana. Despite the improvements, a large portion of the central Corn Belt still remains in drought which will require persistent and heavy rainfall to eradicate.
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