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09/26/2026

UPDATE: There are indications that the remains of Hurricane Polo could end up somewhere in the Central Plains next week further enhancing an already heavy rain threat. This is days away so the exact path and affects of this system will need to be watched.

09/24/2026

Forecasted 7 day totals.

09/21/2026

A strong SW monsoonal tropical fetch will flow through our area Wednesday thru the weekend. Below are NOAA's rainfall expectations for the next 7 days. Stay posted to see if this foecasted trend continues.

09/21/2026

Last 14 days rainfall, blue is 6"+.

09/16/2026

So far we have dodged a major soaking. A few days ago the forecast called for a 3" bullseye on Motala. The latest NOAA data is suggesting the 7-day rainfall totals below (0.50-0.75), coming mostly this weekend. We will see what the overnight data says. On the forecast rainfall map below you can clearly see the active monsoon, something we don't need in our area this time of year.

09/14/2026

Here comes the warm front. Note the warmer temps behind it.

09/14/2026

National blend of models (NBM) for this coming weeks rainfall totals. If this verifies harvest26 will be delayed.

09/11/2026

Just in time for harvest a wet stretch begins Monday and lasts most of next week. A few storms could be on the Severe side Monday PM but favoring areas more to our east. The most likely time for the best coverage and amounts will be Monday night into Tuesday. With the multi-day chances totals could exceed 1" and up to 2"+. (All model runs range from 1.50-5.00"). Click link to see the OFFICIAL 7-day NWS rainfall forecast - https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/medr/97ewbg.gif?1789124986

06/25/2026

We will go from Below Normal temps to Above Normal this weekend through next week. Outside of Monday night, not much seen for rainfall, but it will be humid. Normals= 63/87.
Early call for July 4th- highs in the mid 90's and humid.

06/08/2026