Current Map | U.S. Drought Monitor
The Drought Monitor summary map identifies general areas of drought and labels them by intensity. D1 is the least intense level and D4 the most intense. Drought is defined as a moisture deficit bad enough to have social, environmental or economic effects.
Worst drought in decades develops after one of driest months in …
Oct 31, 2024 · One of the driest months in United States history is coming to a close after causing the worst drought in more than 20 years in parts of the East as temperatures soar well above average there.
National Current Conditions - Drought.gov
Oct 30, 2024 · The U.S. Drought Monitor depicts the location and intensity of drought across the country using 5 classifications: Abnormally Dry (D0), showing areas that may be going into or are coming out of drought, and four levels of drought (D1–D4).
New Jersey will issue a drought warning after driest October ever …
2 days ago · New Jersey is issuing a drought warning after its driest September and October ever. That could could eventually lead to mandatory water restrictions if dry conditions don’t end. ... National Weather Service records show. City Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala said it was the driest October in over 150 years ...
National Drought Status
Oct 31, 2024 · As of November 5, 2024, 43.4% of the U.S. and Puerto Rico and 51.89% of the lower 48 states are in drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. A large swath of the Central U.S. saw good precipitation this past week, improving drought in the Southern Plains, South, and western Midwest.
Drought plagues most of Northeast, bringing high fire risk - NBC …
Nov 7, 2024 · Drought plagues majority of Northeast as dry, windy weather raises fire risk. October ended as one of the driest months on record in the U.S. Cities such as Philadelphia; Newark, New Jersey, and ...
U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) | Drought.gov
Interactive Map: U.S. Drought Monitor. The U.S. Drought Monitor is updated each Thursday to show the location and intensity of drought across the country, which uses a five-category system, from Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions to Exceptional Drought (D4).
U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook - National Weather Service
NOAA CPC’s U.S. Monthly and Seasonal Drought Outlooks show predicted trends for areas currently experiencing drought and indicate areas where droughts may develop. The Drought Outlooks take many factors into consideration, including short and long-range forecasts, regional drought history, and climate anomaly patterns (“teleconnections”).
United States Drought Information - Climate Prediction Center
Drought Information. Consistent messaging is a vital part of the Climate Prediction Center’s (CPC) mission to deliver climate information and products. The United States Drought Monitor (USDM) serves as initial conditions for the CPC’s drought outlooks.
Understand Drought and Know How to Respond - National Weather Service
What Is Drought? Drought is a deficiency in precipitation over an extended period. It is a part of normal climate variability in many climate zones. The duration of droughts varies widely. Drought can develop quickly and last only for a matter of weeks, exacerbated by extreme heat and/or wind, but more commonly drought can persist for months or ...