Drought Information Statement for West-Central Texas 
Valid July, 12, 2024
Issued By: WFO San Angelo, TX
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This product will be updated July 29, 2024 or sooner if drought conditions change significantly.  

Extreme drought introduced to portions of the southern Concho Valley and Northern Edward’s Plateau. 


U.S. Drought Monitor
U.S. Drought Monitor for West-Central Texas


Drought intensity and Extent
D4 (Exceptional Drought): None
D3 (Extreme Drought): Portions of southern Tom Green, extreme southeast Irion, Northeast Crockett and northern Schleicher. 
D2 (Severe Drought): Southern Tom Green, Extreme southeast Irion, Northeast Crockett and northern Schleicher. 
D1 (Moderate Drought): Southern Tom Green, Extreme southeast Irion, Northeast Crockett, northern Schleicher, and the southwest portion of Crockett.
D0: (Abnormally Dry): The rest of West Central Texas except for north Big Country, much of the Heartland, and the northern half of Mason. 

Recent Change in Drought Intensity
 4-week change map for West-Central Texas
Four Week Drought Monitor Class Change. 
Drought Worsened: Portions of southern Tom Green, extreme southeast Irion, Northeast Crockett, northern Schleicher county and portions of the Big Country.

Drought Improved: Extreme southwest Crockett, and extreme southern Mason county. 

No Change: Much of the rest of West Central Texas.

Precipitation
Precipitation across most of West Central Texas was below normal for the past 30 days, at around 0-75% of normal. 



Temperature
All of the region was 1 to 6 degrees warmer than normal over the past month


Summary of Impacts

Hydrologic Impacts 
Due to the lack of rainfall reservoir levels have continued to drop over the past 30 days. 

Agricultural Impacts
Normal to slightly below normal soil moisture occurred for the northern and eastern counties. Below normal soil moisture occurred for the southern and western counties. Crop moisture was below normal for most of the area. 

Fire Hazard Impacts
Though there has been a lack of rainfall, relative humidity values have generally remained above 20% helping to minimize fire weather conditions.  

Other Impacts
There are no known impacts at this time

Mitigation Actions
Please refer to your municipality and/or water provider for mitigation information.


Hydrologic Conditions and Impacts
Due to lack of rainfall streamflows across the region continue to be near or below normal. 


Image Caption: USGS 7 day average streamflow HUC map valid 07 11 2024

Agricultural Impacts
Normal to slightly below normal soil moisture occurred for the northern and eastern counties. Below normal soil moisture occurred for the southern and western counties. 

Crop moisture was below normal for most of the area. 

Fire Hazard Impacts
Though there has been a lack of rainfall, relative humidity values have generally remained above 20% helping to minimize fire weather conditions. 


Latest TX Burn Ban map available here.


Seven Day Precipitation Forecast
Over the next 7 days, higher chances of rainfall are forecast across the southwest portion of West Central Texas. 



Drought Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Drought is expected to continue or worsen across for most of the region.
Climate Prediction Center Monthly Drought Outlook 
Climate Prediction Center Seasonal Drought Outlook