Excessive Rainfall Possible for the Gulf Coast and Florida; October Heat Wave in California

A slow moving front will be the focus area for heavy to excessive rainfall and a threat for flash/urban flooding across parts of the Gulf Coast into central/northern Florida early this week. Abnormally hot, potentially record-breaking, temperatures will continue for southern California and stretch north toward the Bay Area and Central Valley this week. Read More >

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We have obviously had a very dry 2020 thus far across much of western and central North Dakota. The latest drought monitor has some areas as high as D2 (Severe) level drought. Have you ever wondered how local determinations are made to classify drought levels? More goes into these decisions than one might think! Check out this great video which helps explain the process:

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Excessive Rainfall Possible for the Gulf Coast and Florida; October Heat Wave in California

Have you Ever Wondered How the Local Drought Monitor Classifications are Made?