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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

 

Drought Information Statement for NWS North Platte

Drought Information Statement LBF 04162026 PDF

 

Drought Information Statements for NWS North Platte (Accessible Text-Only Version)

Drought Information Statement LBF 04162026 TXT

 

 

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