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

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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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