Extreme heat will continue across the Pacific Northwest into midweek before finally waning. Hot temperatures, dry, gusty conditions, and isolated dry thunderstorms will bring critical fire weather. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across portions of the Southwest, the Sierras, and the central/southern Plains. A series of storms will bring heavy rain and strong winds to southern Alaska. Read More >
Texas and Oklahoma Panhandle Drought Center Summary (from September 19, 2023): The latest Drought Information Statement is available here. Please note the above link is to an experimental new Drought Information Statement format. For more information and a link to a survey about the new format, please see this page.
Precipitation
Agricultural Impacts Reports/bulletins issued by the US Department of Agriculture:
Hydrological Impacts
Long-Range Outlooks The below long-range outlook images are courtesy of the Climate Prediction Center (CPC)
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