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The United States Gridded Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) is derived from the nClimGrid-Monthly dataset and includes timescales of 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 and 72 months.  The nClimGrid-monthly dataset is a gridded dataset derived from spatially interpolating data from the Global Historical Climatology Network (GHCN), starting in 1895.

This Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) is derived from the Global Precipitation Climatology Centre's gridded monthly precipitation dataset.

Event Date
April 27, 2022
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location
Virtual

Drought in Texas has expanded and worsened during early 2022. As of April 12, the U.S. Drought monitor showed nearly 50% (49.1%) of the state in extreme (D3) or exceptional (D4) drought, the highest percentage since February of 2012. During this webinar, John Nielsen-Gammon, the Texas State Climatologist, and Victor Murphy, from the National Weather Service, talked about current drought conditions, the long-range forecast, and the impact recent precipitation might have on drought conditions across the state.

The Navajo Nation Drought Severity Evaluation Tool (DSET) is a co-developed cloud-based web application designed to meet the needs of water resource managers from the Navajo Nation, improving drought reporting and management.

The Southern Regional Climate Center Dashboard provides climate data products for the Southern U.S., including Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.

The ACF River Basin Drought and Water Dashboard is a web-based application that allows decision makers to view real-time information on the ACF River Basin all in one place. 

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The Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint (ACF) Rivers, along with the Apalachicola Bay, link the people and natural systems of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. In response to a request by regional stakeholders, and in close partnerships with state and regional partners, NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) has launched the new ACF River Basin Drought and Water Dashboard and ACF Drought Story Map.

Event Date
October 20, 2022
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Virtual

The U.S. Geological Survey and National Integrated Drought Information System hosted a series of listening sessions to seek input on priorities and needs related to predicting water availability changes under drought conditions at national and regional scales. This webinar included an overview and synthesis of key take-aways from the series of listening sessions, discussion of next steps, and time for Q&A and participant feedback. 

Event Date
September 8, 2022
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
Virtual

The U.S. Geological Survey and NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System are pleased to announce a series of listening sessions to seek input on priorities and needs related to predicting water availability changes under drought conditions at national and regional scales. This listening session, held on September 8, 2022, included a short introduction to water availability prediction products for ecosystems, followed by guided discussions with participants on research priorities for product development or improvement at the national and/or regional scale.

Event Date
July 14, 2022
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
Virtual

The U.S. Geological Survey and NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System are pleased to announce a series of listening sessions to seek input on priorities and needs related to predicting water availability changes under drought conditions at national and regional scales. This listening session, held on July 14, 2022, included a short introduction to water use information products, followed by guided discussions with participants on research priorities for product development or improvement at the national and/or regional scale.

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