The updated US Drought Monitor was released on Thursday and the area analyzed in "D0" (Abnormally Dry) increased in size over Iowa. The featured map combines the next seven day forecast precipitation from the Weather Prediction Center with the present US Drought Monitor analysis. The "D0" area over eastern Iowa is not expected to get much help over the next seven days, while more rainfall is expected over western Iowa. Some parts of western Iowa also got needed rainfall after the end time of the drought monitor analysis (Tuesday morning).

Voting:
Good = 13
Bad = 3