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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Southern Plains; Fire Weather Threat in the Southwest U.S.

Thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy to excessive rainfall and isolated flooding over portions of the Southern Plains today and Saturday. Dry conditions, combined with gusty winds and low relative humidities will continue to support an elevated to critical fire weather threat in the Desert Southwest into to early next week. Read More >

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Abnormally
Dry

Going into drought: short-term dryness slowing planting, growth of crops or  pastures. Coming out of drought: some lingering water deficits;  pastures or crops not fully recovered

D1

Moderate
Drought

Some damage to crops, pastures; streams, reservoirs, or wells low, some water shortages developing or imminent; voluntary water-use restrictions requested

D2

Severe
Drought

Crop or pasture losses likely;  water shortages common; water restrictions imposed

D3

Extreme
Drought

Major crop/pasture losses;  widespread water shortages or restrictions

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Exceptional
Drought

Exceptional and widespread crop/pasture losses; shortages of water in reservoirs, streams, and wells creating water emergencies

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