National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Areas of Heavy Rainfall and Critical Fire Weather on Wednesday

Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring flooding to parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia Wednesday. Recently burned areas will be particularly vulnerable to flash flooding. Gusty winds and low humidity will bring critical fire weather to parts of the Northwest U.S. and central Alaska on Wednesday where Red Flag Warnings are in effect. Read More >

 

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Category Description Possible Impacts
D0 Abnormally Dry Going into drought: short-term dryness slowing planting, growth of crops or pastures; fire risk above average. Coming out of drought: some lingering water deficits; pastures or crops not fully recovered.
D1 Moderate Drought Some damage to crops, pastures; fire risk high; streams, reservoirs, or wells low, some water shortages developing or imminent, voluntary water userestrictions requested
D2 Severe Drought Crop or pasture losses likely; fire risk very high; water shortages common; water restrictions imposed
D3 Extreme Drought Major crop/pasture losses; extreme fire danger; widespread water shortages or restrictions
D4 Exceptional Drought Exceptional and widespread crop/pasture losses; exceptional fire risk; shortages of water in reservoirs, streams, and wells, creating water emergencies


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