Drought in the Midwest August Webinar: Conditions, Outlooks, and Resources

This webinar is part of a bi-monthly drought webinar series designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the Midwest with timely and relevant drought information and resources.

Presentations will address current and developing drought conditions, associated impacts across sectors and industries (e.g., agriculture, ecosystems, navigation, water supply, public health), and outlook information for the coming months and seasons. The webinar will showcase new and innovative drought research and resources, success stories to manage drought, and other topics relevant to the Midwest region. This webinar will be recorded and available after the event.

This webinar series is a platform to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and support informed decision-making across the Midwest. It is hosted by NOAA’s NIDIS Midwest Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) in partnership with NOAA's National Weather Service and Climate Prediction Center, Midwestern Regional Climate Center, and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Mid-Continent Region.

Featured Presentations

• Current Drought Conditions and Impacts: Chip Zimmer, Kentucky Division of Water

• Drought Outlook Information: Kyle Brown, NOAA National Weather Service Northern Indiana Weather Forecast Office

• Upper Mississippi River Water Level Update: Shawn DeVinny, NOAA National Weather Service North Central River Forecast Center