Flooding Threat Along the Gulf Coast, Southern Rockies and High Plains; Cooler Weather in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Strong thunderstorms may bring excessive rainfall and flooding over parts of the northern Gulf Coast today and over parts of the southern Rockies into the High Plains today through the weekend. A refreshingly cool and dry air mass will continue to produce below average temperatures across the central and eastern U.S. through the weekend. Read More >

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Drought Information Statement EPZ August 6th, 2025

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National Weather Service El Paso provides monthly Drought Information Statements during times when Severe (D2) or higher drought status is present in southern New Mexico and far west Texas, per data from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Drought Information Statements provide up-to-date reports on current drought situations in a WFO county warning area and help the NWS meet its mission by:

1. Providing a summary of current drought severity, indices, data, impacts, forecasts, and products, and

2. Providing pertinent information to partners and other users, thereby enhancing their ability to focus drought mitigation efforts on areas of greatest need.

As a result, drought information statements help protect property and support the national economy.

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