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Drought Has Recently Expanded and Intensified and Is Expected to Persist.

This drought status update is based on information provided during the October 20, 2022 North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Outlook Webinar. View the webinar for more details.

Drought Persists Across Missouri River Basin, Likely to Continue

As Drought Continues Across the Central Plains, Outlooks are Calling for Hot and Dry August

Drought Likely to Persist and Potentially Expand in Summer

Significant Drought Expected to Continue into 2022 Growing Season.

This drought status update is based on information provided in the March 17 North Central Climate and Drought Outlook Webinar (view recording for more details), as well as the NOAA Climate Prediction Center Spring 2022 Outlook.

Major Drought Concerns Remain in the Great Plains Moving into Spring.

Watch the recording from the February 17 North Central Climate and Drought Outlook Webinar for additional information and context.