Wet Labor Day Weekend?

August 29, 2025

Wet Labor Day Weekend?

By Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator

Seven-day precipitation forecast map for the U.S. valid Aug. 28, 2025, showing heaviest rainfall expected across the Gulf Coast, Southeast, and southern Plains, with lighter amounts across the central and northern Corn Belt.

Moisture surging into the Plains could mean a soggy Labor Day weekend. With soils already saturated in spots, farmers should keep an eye on fields for flooding risk and possible delays to late-season fieldwork — stay tuned to local forecasts for the latest updates.

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