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Drought Impact Reporting Processes for the Agricultural Sector: An Assessment of Different Approaches, Barriers, and Opportunities in the Southeastern United States
Document Date
November 8, 2024
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Despite the water-rich nature of the southeastern U.S., extended and intense dry periods intermittently occur across the region leading to reduced soil moisture levels and surface water supplies. These drought periods affect the landscape at different scales, with agriculture experiencing impacts earlier than other sectors

Mississippi River Watershed Partnership

Sunset over creek marsh in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Photo credit: Heather Gloria, Shutterstock.
Drought Status Update for the Southeast
November 1, 2024

Lack of rain in October led to rapidly expanding dry conditions in the Southeast.

Additional drought development and impacts are expected into early November, with uncertainty for the winter months ahead.

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Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Southeast Region - September 2024
Document Date
September 23, 2024
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Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Southeast and Caribbean Region for June–August 2024. Dated September 2024. (Updated October 2024 to add Spanish translation of Caribbean information.)

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Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Southeast Region - June 2024
Document Date
June 24, 2024
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Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Southeast and Caribbean Region for March–May 2024. Dated June 2024. (Updated July 2024 to add Spanish translation of Caribbean information.)

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Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Southeast Region - March 2024
Document Date
March 25, 2024
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Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Southeast and Caribbean Region for December 2023–February 2024. Dated March 2024.  (Updated April 2024 to add Spanish translation of Caribbean information.)

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Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Southeast Region - December 2023
Document Date
December 22, 2023
Document Description

Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Southeast and Caribbean Region for September–November 2023. Dated December 2023.  (Updated February 2024 to add Spanish translation of Caribbean information.)

Sunset over creek marsh in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Photo credit: Heather Gloria, Shutterstock.
Drought Status Update for the Southeast
July 15, 2024

Drought Returned to the Southeast in a Flash, but Some Relief Is in Sight

Sunset over creek marsh in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Photo credit: Heather Gloria, Shutterstock.
Drought Status Update for the Southeast
November 7, 2023

Drought has steadily expanded and intensified across the Southeast with impacts to soils, agriculture, fire risk, and water resources. 

Dry conditions are expected to persist for much of early November, with some relief by late-November. Drought is anticipated to improve as we transition into an El Niño winter, which typically brings wetter-than-normal conditions.

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Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Southeast Region - September 2023
Document Date
September 22, 2023
Document Description

Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Southeast Region for June–August 2023. Dated September 2023.

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