Drought Information Statement for Central & Southwest Kansas 
Valid August 29, 2024
Issued By: WFO Dodge City
This product will be updated monthly for D2 or D3 and worse drought.  

U.S. Drought Monitor


Drought intensity and Extent

D2 (Severe Drought): There are small pockets of D2 drought across Kiowa, Pratt, Barber and Grant counties.


Recent Change in Drought Intensity
Four Week Drought Monitor Class Change. 

Drought Improved: Parts of Hodgeman, Ness and Rush counties.

 
No worsened: Parts of Kiowa, Barber and Pratt counties.


Precipitation

It was drier than average across parts of southwest Kansas. However, a pocket of wetter than average conditions was
noted across parts of central Kansas.


Temperatures

Temperatures were near to slightly above average across central and southwestern Kansas.



Summary of Impacts

Agricultural Impacts

There are some isolated, limited impacts across parts of south central Kansas where recent rains have been lacking.


Hydrologic Impacts 

There are no known impacts at this time.


Fire Hazard Impacts
None.

Other Impacts
None.

Mitigation Actions
None reported.


Hydrologic Conditions and Impacts

None.

Seven Day Precipitation Forecast

Widespread rains will occur tonight (Thursday night), but dry weather is forecast starting Friday 30 August.


Long-Range Outlooks

Below average precipitation is forecast for September. Above average temperatures are expected for September.



Drought Outlook

Small areas of D2 drought will persist and could become more widespread. But heavy rains at the end of August may put
any degradation on hold for a few weeks.