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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

Drought Information

 


 

Near to above-normal late spring precipitation has continued to improve drought conditions across North and Central Texas. Several locations across western North Texas and eastern Central Texas received 150 to 300 percent of normal precipitation over the last 30 days. 

Though drying will occur with warmer-than-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation favored this summer, we do not anticipate any change in drought conditions through the end of August. 

 


Current Drought Conditions

  

U.S. Drought Monitor

 

U.S. Drought Monitor - North and Central Texas

 

U.S. Drought Monitor - Texas

 


Fire Danger

  

With winter dormancy ongoing, any extended period without precipitation could reignite wildfire concerns.  The days with the greatest potential for fire initiation and spread are those that are sunny and warm with low humidity and breezy winds.  This potential will diminish with the onset of the spring growing season.

Even if a formal burn ban is not in effect for your area, it is still important to be vigilant about fire usageAvoid open flames near dry vegetation, and assure all coals and embers are fully extinguished. 

 

Texas Outdoor Burn Bans

Keetch-Byram Drought Index

The Keetch-Byram Drought Index is a drought statistic specifically designed to assess fire danger.

 

 


 Drought Links

 

 National Integrated Drought Information System

 National Drought Mitigation Center

  Drought Impact Reporter

  Precipitation Estimates

  Lake Levels