Southeast Arizona Drought Page
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Local Drought Information Statement (DGT) is issued once a month when portions of southeast Arizona |
are in Extreme (D3) or Exceptional (D4) drought per the U.S. Drought Monitor Map below. |
The latest DGT was issued on April 25, 2024 |
Drought Information Statement Page |
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U.S. Drought Monitor
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Long Term Drought Status
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![Latest drought classification map for Arizona.](https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/data/png/current/current_az_trd.png) |
![Latest drought classification map for Arizona.](https://www.azwater.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/SPEI_Apr2024.png)
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The categories of drought are defined as the following: |
Abnormally Dry (DO) - 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. |
Moderate Drought (D1) - Some damage to crops; pastures. Streams, reservoirs, or wells low, some water shortages developing or imminent. Voluntary water-use restrictions requested. |
Severe Drought (D2) - Crop or pasture losses likely. Water shortages common. Water restrictions imposed. |
Extreme Drought (D3) - Major crop/pasture losses. Widespread water shortages or restrictions. |
Exceptional Drought (D4) - Exceptional and widespread crop/pasture losses. Shortages of water in reservoirs, streams, and wells creating water emergencies. |
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U.S. Monthly Drought Outlook
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U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook
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![U.S. Monthly Drought Outlook](http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/expert_assessment/month_drought.png) |
![U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook](http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/expert_assessment/season_drought.png)
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Useful links: |
U.S. Drought Monitor |
Arizona Droughtview |
Arizona Department of Water Resources |
U.S. Drought Portal (NIDIS) |
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Fire weather impacts
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Observed Fire Danger Class |
Forecast Fire Danger Class |
![6-10 day CONUS temperature outlook](http://www.wfas.net/images/firedanger/subsets/fdc_o_sw.png) |
![6-10 day CONUS temperature outlook](http://www.wfas.net/images/firedanger/subsets/fdc_f_sw.png) |
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Outlooks |
Current month fire potential |
1 month fire potential |
2 month fire potential |
3 month fire potential |
![Current month fire potential outlook](https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/predictive/outlooks/month1_outlook.png) |
![1 month CONUS fire potential outlook](https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/predictive/outlooks/month2_outlook.png) |
![2 month CONUS precipitation outlook](https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/predictive/outlooks/month3_outlook.png) |
![3 month CONUS precipitation outlook](https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/predictive/outlooks/month4_outlook.png) |
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