Drought Information Statement for Southeast TX and Southwest LA Valid October, 24, 2024 Issued By: WFO Lake Charles, LA Contact Information: This product will be updated October 31, 2024 or sooner if drought conditions change significantly. Please see all currently available products at https://drought.gov/drought-information-statements. Please visit https://www.weather.gov/LCH/DroughtInformationStatement for previous statements. Please visit https://www.drought.gov/drought-status-updates/ for regional drought status updates. DROUGHT CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO WORSEN ACROSS THE REGION. 1 U.S. Drought Monitor Link to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor Drought Intensity and Extent D2 (Severe Drought): Hardin, Orange and Jefferson Counties Texas. Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Acadia and Allen Parishes in Louisiana. D1 (Moderate Drought): Jasper, Newton and Tyler Counties in Texas. Beauregard, Evangeline, Avoyelles, St. Landry, Lafayette, Upper St. Martin and Vermilion Parishes in Louisiana. D0: (Abnormally Dry):Vernon, Rapides and Iberia Parishes in Louisiana. Recent Change in Drought Intensity Link to the latest 1-week change map One Week Drought Monitor Class Change. Drought Worsened: Across much of the region in Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas. Recent Change in Drought Intensity Link to the latest 4-week change map Four Week Drought Monitor Class Change Drought Worsened: Across most of the area. Precipitation Summarize conditions/impacts here For the past 7 days Precipitation There has been little rainfall across the area during the past 30 days. The most rainfall during the period fell across our extreme southeastern areas around St. Mary Parish. Over the past 30 days Precipitation Summarize conditions/impacts here For the past 90 days Precipitation Summarize conditions/impacts here For the past 120 days Precipitation Summarize conditions/impacts here For the past 7 days Precipitation Summarize conditions/impacts here For the past 30 days Precipitation Summarize conditions/impacts here For the past 90 days Link to Southern Regional Climate Center Temperature Warmer than normal temperatures have occurred over the past 30 days, which have produced higher than normal evaporation rates. Summary of Impacts Links: See/submit Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR) and view the Drought Impacts Reporter Hydrologic Impacts Stream flows are below normal across the lower Sabine, Mermentau and Teche/Vermilion Basins. Agricultural Impacts Winter planting has been delayed due to dry conditions and soil moisture deficits. Grazing fields are degrading rapidly with hay supplements already being utilized earlier than usual. Fire Hazard Impacts Burn bans are in effect for all the counties in Southeast Texas and in Vernon, Rapides, Beauregard, Allen, Evangeline, St. Landry, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis and Acadia Parishes. Other Impacts There are no known other impacts at this time Mitigation Actions None reported. Stream flows are below normal in the Sabine, Mermentau and Teche/Vermilion Basins. Hydrologic Conditions and Impacts Image Caption: USGS 7 day average streamflow HUC map valid 10 23 2024. Agricultural Impacts Crop moisture is severely dry across most of the area. Agricultural Impacts Summarize conditions/impacts here Summarize conditions/impacts here Fire Hazard Impacts Burn bans continue to increase area wide. Click the links below for more information. Link to Wildfire Potential Outlooks from the National Interagency Coordination Center. Latest TX Burn Ban map available here. Latest LA Burn Ban map available here. Seven Day Precipitation Forecast Little if any rainfall is expected over the next seven days. Rapid Onset Drought Outlook Links to the latest Climate Prediction Center 8 to 14 day Temperature Outlook and Precipitation Outlook. Summarize conditions and impacts here Long-Range Outlooks The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage Precipitation is expected to continue to be below normal through November, along with warmer than normal temperatures. Long-Range Outlooks The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage Summarize conditions/impacts here Drought Outlook The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage Summarize conditions/impacts here Links to the latest: Climate Prediction Center Monthly Drought Outlook Climate Prediction Center Seasonal Drought Outlook Drought Outlook The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage Drought conditions are expected to persist or worsen across the region through middle of winter. Links to the latest: Climate Prediction Center Monthly Drought Outlook Climate Prediction Center Seasonal Drought Outlook