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Drought statements issued by NWS Forecast Offices:
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Maps Providing Drought Information |
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1.NOAA's Drought Information Center
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U.S. Drought Monitor Map and text specifying drought conditions in the U.S. |
Seasonal Drought Outlook Provides indications of drought trends over a 3-month period |
Weekly Precipitation Precipitation totals for the most recent week ending on Saturday |
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Keech-Byrum Drought Index Provides a measure of wildfire risk |
Crop Moisture Index Generally indicative of shorter-term drought conditions (days-weeks) |
Palmer Drought Severity Index Generally indicative of longer-term drought conditions (months) |
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1. A roundup of the various NOAA Web sites and information on drought and climate conditions |
| 2. Site is a collaborative effort among Federal and non-Federal agencies to provide a centralized source of drought information |
| 3. Information on water resources and outlooks |
| 4. Links to Web pages provided by national organizations (e.g., NOAA, U.S. Geological Survey) with drought-related information |
| 5. Links to Web pages provided by regional organizations (i.e., river basin commissions, etc.) with drought-related information. |
| 6. Links to Web pages provided by state or local organizations with drought-related information |
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