虽然近期的降雨缓解了中西部地区的干旱, Recent rains ease drought in Upper Midwest, but Nebraska and parts of Iowa and Minnesota still struggle.

最近降雨改善了上中西部部分地区的干旱状况,特别是I-90走廊沿线,但明尼苏达州和艾奥瓦州几个县的干旱状况依然存在。 Recent rains have improved drought conditions in parts of the Upper Midwest, especially along the I-90 corridor, but dry conditions persist in several Minnesota and Iowa counties. 气候学家警告说,夏季炎热可能会加剧干旱风险,86%的内布拉斯加地区仍然处于干旱之中。 Climatologists warn that summer heat might worsen drought risks, with 86% of Nebraska still in drought. 包括玉米和大豆在内的爱荷华作物,尽管条件干燥,却被评为80%良好至优秀,农民希望气温和降雨能更暖和。 Iowa's crops, including corn and soybeans, are rated 80% good to excellent despite dry conditions, and farmers are hoping for beneficial warmer temperatures and rainfall.