Drought Information Statement for Tri-State Area Valid May 6, 2025 Issued By: NWS Goodland, Kansas Contact Information: nws.goodland@noaa.gov This product will be updated by the 5th of each month or sooner if drought conditions change significantly. Please see all currently available products at https://drought.gov/drought-information-statements. Please visit https://www.weather.gov/GLD/DroughtInformationStatement for previous statements. Please visit https://www.drought.gov/drought-status-updates for regional drought status updates. ENSO-neutral conditions forecast through the summer leading to below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures through at least July. This may slow down the recent drought improvements. 1 U.S. Drought Monitor Link to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor for High Plains Image Caption: Goodland County Warning Area Drought Monitor. Drought intensity and Extent D1 (Moderate Drought): Hitchcock, Red Willow, Rawlins, Decatur, Norton, Thomas, Sheridan, Graham, Greeley, Wichita Cheyenne (CO). D0 (Abnormally Dry): Logan, Gove. Valid 6am MDT May 06, 2025. Precipitation Below normal the past 30 days for areas along and north of Interstate 70 including southwest Nebraska. Some above normal areas south of Interstate 70. Image Captions: Right - Monthly Precipitation Amount for Tri-State Area Left - Percent of Normal Monthly Precipitation for Tri-State Area Data Courtesy of National Water Prediction Center. Valid May 06 2025 Recent Change in Drought Intensity Link to the latest 4-week change map for CONUS 4 Week Drought Monitor Class Change. Drought Worsened: parts of Sheridan and Graham, southwest Cheyenne (CO). No Change: Red Willow, Decatur, Rawlins, Norton, Logan, Gove. Drought Improved: Dundy, Rawlins, Sherman, Thomas, Wallace, Greeley, Wichita. Image Caption: U.S. Drought Monitor 4-week change map. Valid 6am MDT May 06, 2025 **This does not include any rainfall improvements from Thursday April 30th to present** Temperature Above normal temperatures observed for the entire area for the month of Apri. Image Captions: Right - 7 Day Temperature Anomaly Left - 30 Day Temperature Anomaly Data Courtesy High Plains Regional Climate Center. Valid May 06 2025 If these images don’t update try this link as a backup https://hprcc.unl.edu/maps.php?map=ACISClimateMaps Agricultural Impacts Soil moisture remains below normal for areas north of Interstate 70, including southwest Nebraska. CPC Calculated Soil Moisture Ranking Percentile valid May 5, 2025. Hydrologic Conditions and Impacts Stream flows much below normal across much of the area, especially Republican River basin. Image Caption: USGS 7 day average streamflow HUC map. Valid May 05, 2025 Summary of Impacts Links: See/submit Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR) and view the Drought Impacts Reporter Hydrologic Impacts Stream flows much below normal in many locations. Agricultural Impacts USDA Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Reports can be found here USDA Kansas Crop Progress and Condition Reports can be found here Fire Hazard Impacts Occasional dry and windy conditions during the month of April led to issuances of Red Flag Warnings. Seasonal green-up in May will mitigate some of those conditions, but not eliminate them completely. Other Impacts There are no known impacts at this time Mitigation Actions Please refer to your municipality and/or water provider for mitigation information. Fire Hazard Impacts No concern for significant wildland fire potential at this time. However some fire potential may still be present as Cheat Grass was reported as drying out. Image Caption: Significant Wildland Fire Potential Monthly Outlook for Link to Wildfire Potential Outlooks from the National Interagency Coordination Center. May 2025 May 2025 Seven Day Precipitation Forecast Significant rainfall is forecast for areas south of Interstate 70 the next couple of days. Details will become more clear as the days get closer; but it does appear that some severe weather potential may again be possible again as well. Image Caption: Weather Prediction Center 7-day precipitation forecast valid Monday June 3 to Monday June 10 Rapid Onset Drought Outlook Links to the latest Climate Prediction Center 8 to 14 day Temperature Outlook and Precipitation Outlook. Summarize conditions and impacts here Image Caption: Days 8 to 14 U.S. Hazards Outlook Valid Month DD to DD. Long-Range Outlooks The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage For the months of May through July, below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures are currently favored. Reflects ENSO neutral conditions and the long-term trend towards warmer and drier conditions. Image Captions: Left - Climate Prediction Center Seasonal Precipitation Outlook. Right - Climate Prediction Center Seasonal Temperature Outlook. Valid May 2025 through July 2025 Drought Outlook The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage Seasonal outlook through July (right) shows drought improving or ending. Continuation of trends seen over the past few months as drought has improved west to east. However, the seasonal precipitation outlook through July suggests that the rate of improvement may temporarily slow. Image Caption: Climate Prediction Center Monthly Drought Outlook Released April 30, 2025. Valid: Links to the latest: Climate Prediction Center Monthly Drought Outlook Climate Prediction Center Seasonal Drought Outlook May 2025 Contact Information For feedback, comments, questions specific to the Drought Information Statement please reach out to: nws.goodland@noaa.gov