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July 26, 2022

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

 

July 22, 2022

Extreme Heat and No Rain Has Sparked Flash Drought in the Southern Plains.

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June 22, 2022
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Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Missouri River Basin for March–May 2022. Dated June 2022.

Temperatures were below normal for the majority of the Missouri River Basin. The greatest departures were in North Dakota and northwestern Wyoming. Precipitation was well above normal in North Dakota and near normal over the Rockies and eastern Kansas. Over southwestern South Dakota, western Kansas, and eastern Colorado, precipitation was well below normal this spring.

June 23, 2022

Drought and Heat Converge in Texas While Oklahoma Sees Big Improvements

 

May 23, 2022

Exceptional drought persists in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Kansas.

 

April 28, 2022

Drought Likely to Persist and Potentially Expand in Summer

 

April 22, 2022

Exceptional drought persists in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Kansas.

 

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March 21, 2022
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Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Missouri River Basin for December 2021–February 2022. Dated March 2022.

Winter temperatures were above normal for the majority of the Missouri River Basin. Precipitation was mostly below normal in the mountains and plains. The exception was eastern North Dakota with well-above-normal precipitation and snowfall. Many counties in northern Kansas and Nebraska ranked among their driest winters on record.

March 18, 2022

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.

 

March 17, 2022

Exceptional drought continues to expand in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Kansas.

Drought is likely to worsen in the coming weeks and months.

 

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