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Excessive Rainfall in the Southern Plains; Extreme Heat Coming to the Southwest U.S.

Heavy to severe thunderstorms may bring areas of excessive rainfall and flooding over parts of the southern Plains through Friday. A Slight Risk of excessive rainfall has been issued. Dangerously hot temperatures are forecast across parts of southern Arizona and far southeastern California Saturday through Monday. An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued. Read More >

Western Colorado and Eastern Utah Precipitation and Drought Monitor

Drought Information Statement 

 

 

Explanation of US Drought Monitor Classification Scheme

 

 Intermountain West Precipitation Summary:

 

 Colorado Precipitation Summary:

 

Observed 3 Month Precipitation Departure from Normal Observed 6 Month Precipitation Departure from Normal Observed 12 Month Precipitation Departure from Normal

 

Utah Precipitation Summary:

 

Observed 3 Month Precipitation Departure from Normal Observed 6 Month Precipitation Departure from Normal Observed 12 Month Precipitation Departure from Normal

 

 Local Impacts and Resources  

 

Latest Drought Information Statement Issued by NWS Grand Junction 

Colorado State University provides Information on Drought Resources for Colorado. 

Climate Information (including daily and monthly temperature and precipitation values) for western CO.

River and Stream Flow Information for Grand Junction Colorado and for the United States. 

USGS Colorado Ground Water Resources.

National Resources Conservation Services Water Supply Information.

 

Latest Drought and Seasonal Forecasts:

 

  

Climate Prediction Center Outlooks:

 

   

 

  

 

 

 Links to Drought Indicies and Drought Monitoring Products

 National Drought Mitigation Center

 NWS Precipitation Analysis

 USFS Wildland Fire Assessment System

 NOAA's Satellite Vegetation Health Products