(KNSI) – The National Weather Service says many locations in the Central Minnesota region saw over an inch of rain early Friday.
Readings were collected in Collegeville, Sartell, and Sauk Rapids. NWS meteorologists say even with the precipitation Stearns, Benton, and Sherburne Counties have all seen a rainfall deficit since June 1st compared to the norm for the summer season.
The shortfall ranges generally between two and four inches. The near-term forecast is for dry conditions for the next week. The drought is worst in the Twin Cities area. The rainfall deficit there is closer to six inches.
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