New Research Finds Rising Heat Driving Western U.S. Droughts
4 days ago · The new analysis showed that since 2000, in 66% of the historical and emerging drought-prone regions, high evaporative demand alone could cause drought, meaning drought can occur even without precipitation deficit. Before 2000, that was only true for 26% of the area. “During the drought of 2020–2022, moisture demand really spiked,” Fu said.
Worst drought in decades develops after one of driest months in …
Oct 31, 2024 · One of the driest months in United States history is coming to a close after causing the worst drought in more than 20 years in parts of the East as temperatures soar well above average there.
New Jersey will issue a drought warning after ... - Associated Press News
22 hours ago · BRICK, N.J. (AP) — With wildfires burning after its driest September and October ever, New Jersey will issue a drought warning, a step that could eventually lead to mandatory water restrictions if significant rain doesn’t fall soon. The state Department of Environmental Protection held an online hearing Tuesday on the conditions.
Current Map | U.S. Drought Monitor
The Drought Monitor summary map identifies general areas of drought and labels them by intensity. D1 is the least intense level and D4 the most intense. Drought is defined as a moisture deficit bad enough to have social, environmental or economic effects.
Brazil drought: Stark pictures reveal dramatic shrinking of major
Sep 30, 2024 · CNN — Huge tributaries that feed the mighty Amazon River — the largest on the planet — have plunged to record-low levels, upending lives, stranding boats, and threatening endangered dolphins as...
U.S. Winter Outlook: Warmer and drier South, wetter North
Oct 17, 2024 · The U.S. Drought Outlook map for November 2024 through January 2025 predicts drought improvement in the Ohio River Valley and the northern Rockies. Drought is likely to persist in portions of the Great Plains and the Midwest. Drought development is expected from the Four Corners region to the western Gulf coast. (Image credit: NOAA)
National Current Conditions - Drought.gov
Oct 30, 2024 · acres of major crops in U.S. are experiencing drought conditions this week. people in the U.S. and 152.7 Million in the lower 48 states are affected by drought this week. U.S. states are experiencing Moderate Drought (D1) or worse this week.
The Latest in Drought Information
Oct 9, 2024 · View the latest drought-related news, upcoming events, and recordings and summaries of past webinars. Get timely updates on local drought conditions, outlooks, and impacts from NIDIS and its partners. National Weather Service Drought Information Statements.
U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for July 2, 2024 | News | National …
Jul 3, 2024 · Abnormal dryness and drought are currently affecting over 141 million people across the United States including Puerto Rico—about 45.4% of the population. The full U.S. Drought Monitor weekly update is available from Drought.gov.
Record drought gripped much of the U.S. in 2022
Jan 10, 2023 · The large coverage and long duration of drought conditions across the U.S. set several records in 2022. The year was also marked by numerous severe weather events, devastating hurricanes and deadly flooding across parts of the country.