Drought statements were issued recently by the following NWS Forecast Offices: | ||
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Maps Providing Drought Information | Web Sites Providing Real-Time and Background Information | |||
U.S. Drought Monitor | Map and text specifying drought conditions in the U.S. | NOAA's Drought Information Center |
A roundup of the various NOAA Web sites and information on drought and climate conditions. |
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Palmer Drought Severity Index | Generally indicative of longer-term drought conditions (months) | Drought Monitor | Site is a collaborative effort among Federal and non-Federal agencies to provide a centralized source of drought information | |
Crop Moisture Index | Generally indicative of shorter-term drought conditions (days-weeks) | Water Supply | Information on water resources and outlooks | |
Seasonal Drought Outlook | Provides indications of drought trends over a 3-month period | National Resources | Links to Web pages provided by national organizations (e.g., NOAA, U.S. Geological Survey) with drought-related information | |
Weekly Precipitation | Precipitation totals for the most recent week ending on Saturday | Regional Resources | Links to Web pages provided by regional organizations (i.e., river basin commissions, etc.) with drought-related information | |
Keech-Byrum Drought Index | Provides a measure of wildfire risk | State/Local Resources | Links to Web pages provided by state or local organizations with drought-related information |
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Last updated February 26, 2007 |