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South Central U.S. Drought Update and Winter Outlook

How has the current drought impacted the South Central United States so far? What will happen with a third La Niña winter? How might impacts be different as the drought lingers? This webinar—co-produced by NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and the Southern Regional Climate Center (SRCC)—provided an overview of current conditions and impacts and a look ahead to what winter will bring.
The webinar included information on drought in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.
Presentation topics:
- Winter Weather Outlook
- River Levels
- Water Supply Issues
- Wildfire
- Agricultural Impacts
- SRCC monitoring tools
For more information, please contact Joel Lisonbee (joel.lisonbee@noaa.gov).