Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for Alaska and Northwestern Canada for June–August 2026, with an outlook for October–December 2026. Dated September 2026.
ECCC, NOAA, and partners created these outlooks to inform the public about recent impacts within their respective regions. Each regional report contains easy-to-understand language, and anyone can access them through the U.S. Drought Portal.
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Canadian and U.S. Prairies and High Plains for March–August 2026, with an outlook for October–December 2026. Dated September 2026.
ECCC, NOAA, and partners created these climate outlooks to inform the public about recent climate impacts within their respective regions. Each regional report contains easy-to-understand language, and anyone can access them through the U.S. Drought Portal.
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Pacific Region for June–August 2026. Dated September 2026.
Above-normal precipitation was observed across areas of the U.S.–Affiliated Pacific Islands, including Guam, much of the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, as well as the Hawaiian Islands. Drier-than-normal conditions prevailed in the Republic of Palau and American Samoa.
Drought is a natural part of the Southeastern United States climate and a threat to agricultural productivity and profitability. “Beef: A Producers Guide to Drought Preparation, Management, and Recovery in the Southeastern United States” is one in a set of guides to help Southeastern United States producers of economically important agricultural commodities build resilience to, prepare for, manage, and recover from drought impacts. This guide was developed by the U.S.
The Midwest Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) Strategic Plan outlines strategic goals, outcomes, and objectives for the Midwest DEWS, developed in consultation with federal, Tribal, state, and local partners across multiple sectors in the region. Its overarching aim is to strengthen drought early warning and preparedness across the region. The Plan will guide Midwest DEWS efforts and programmatic investments over the next five years and, in consultation with regional partners, is intended to be an adaptable living document to address emerging challenges.
Drought is a natural part of the Southeastern United States climate and a threat to agricultural productivity and profitability. “Soybean: A Producers Guide to Drought Preparation, Management, and Recovery in the Southeastern United States” is one in a set of guides to help Southeastern United States producers of economically important agricultural commodities build resilience to, prepare for, manage, and recover from drought impacts. This guide was developed by the U.S.
NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and Physical Sciences Laboratory are partnering with the California State Climatologist/California Department of Water Resources, NOAA’s National Weather Service and National Centers for Environmental Information, and the California-Nevada Adaptation Program (a NOAA RISA team) on the Sector-Specific Drought Early Warning Outlook – Southern California Pilot.
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Mid-Atlantic Region for March–May 2026. Dated June 2026.
Average temperatures for the 2026 spring season were above normal (2–6 degrees) across the region, but several large temperature swings occurred as fronts passed through the region, sometimes going from record high temperatures to record low temperatures. Precipitation conditions varied across the Mid-Atlantic, with the northern portion of the region seeing above normal precipitation and the southern portions seeing below normal precipitation.
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Missouri River Basin for March–May 2026. Dated June 2026.
Driven by the historic warmth in March, this spring ranked as the third warmest on record for the Basin. This spring was dry, particularly in Kansas and Nebraska, with 22 counties ranking in the top five driest.
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Southern Region for March–May 2026. Dated June 2026.