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Potential for Rapid Intensification of Drought in the Midwest

Flash Drought Monitoring Resources

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Recent Improvement in Drought Conditions Across the Midwest.

Drought Likely to Persist and Potentially Expand in Summer

Significant Drought Expected to Continue into 2022 Growing Season.

This drought status update is based on information provided in the March 17 North Central Climate and Drought Outlook Webinar (view recording for more details), as well as the NOAA Climate Prediction Center Spring 2022 Outlook.

Major Drought Concerns Remain in the Great Plains Moving into Spring.

Watch the recording from the February 17 North Central Climate and Drought Outlook Webinar for additional information and context.

Drought Conditions Improved This Fall, But Some Drought Issues Remain.

Report your Drought Impacts through Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR).