U.S. Drought Expands for 3rd Consecutive Week
Posted by feww on July 4, 2013
Drought conditions in U.S. expand again amid relentless heat and aridity in southern Plains
“Moderate” to “Exceptional” drought levels (D1 – D4 on the Drought Monitor scale) in the contiguous United States grew to 44.06 percent, up from 43.84 percent a week ago, the US Drought Monitor reported.
US South: D0 to D4 Drought levels increased to 60.20 percent, from 55.68 a week ago.
US Drought Map as of July 2, 2013, released by US Drought Monitor on July 3, 2013.
Drought Monitor Forecast:
Some rains associated with the southwest monsoon are also likely during the next 5 days. Generally, less than 1.0 inches of rain is forecast across the Great Plains and Pacific Northwest.
Related Links
- U.S. Drought Map – June 20 Release
- Drought Disaster Declared for 72 Counties in 9 States May 31, 2013
- U-S Drought 2013: Fueled by Heat from Hell? January 31, 2013 [FIRE-EARTH Forecast]
- US: Drought Disaster 2013 [Index Page]
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