Cold temperatures will persist across Florida and the Southeast through Tuesday, then milder conditions are expected beginning Wednesday. A frontal system is expected to bring wintry precipitation to the Central Appalachians and portions of the Mid-Atlantic Tuesday into Wednesday, meanwhile, showers and thunderstorms are expected along the Gulf Coast and Southeast. Read More >
Lower Mississippi RFC
River Forecast Center
Drought typically refers to deficiency in precipitation, relative to the local area's climate, which persists over a period of time such that it causes a water shortage. This water shortage may impact streams & rivers, local water supplies, and agriculture.
The U.S. Drought Monitor
Static images. Overview of drought types and drought impacts updated weekly based upon a combination of sources.
Drought indeces
Static images. Derived from model output.
Fire weather forecasts
Static images. National forecasts of fire weather conditions from the NWS Storm Prediction Center
Severe Fire Potential Mapping System
Interactive maps of current fires and fire potential from the US Forecast Service.
CPC last month soil moisture percentile
Static images, no QC. Updated hourly. Raw model output should be used with caution.
CPC last month runoff percentile
Static images, no QC. Updated hourly. Raw model output should be used with caution.
CPC last month evaporation percentile
Static images, no QC. Updated hourly. Raw model output should be used with caution.
Water Story
