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Heavy Rainfall in Florida; Critical Fire Weather in the Southeast; Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii

Thunderstorms and periods of heavy to excessive rainfall will continue over Florida through Thursday; and will begin to impact the central Plains today. Dry and gusty conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions in the Southeast. A Kona Low is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the island chain through the weekend. 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