Iowa Drought Watch: Heat and Dryness Linger | Des Moines News

Iowa’s weather’s getting tense as moderate drought creeps into the west and north, with 11% of the state now in that category and another 19% abnormally dry—though 70% remains drought-free. Compounded by a scorching heat wave pushing temps near 100 degrees, the lack of rain in dry zones is raising alarms. Officials maintain a drought watch for northwestern Iowa, warning conditions could linger through September. Updated every Thursday, the U.S. Drought Monitor tracks everything from dry to extreme, helping gauge impacts on crops and water. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ae0a8598c77ee49e