Media Summary: The past week featured above-normal temperatures across much of the western half of the U.S. The This week was defined by a significant precipitation divide, highlighted by a major deluge across parts of the South and Gulf Coast ... Widespread soaking rains fell across the South this week, bringing a much-needed moisture boost to these

Drought Monitor Update Jan 8 2026 - Detailed Analysis & Overview

The past week featured above-normal temperatures across much of the western half of the U.S. The This week was defined by a significant precipitation divide, highlighted by a major deluge across parts of the South and Gulf Coast ... Widespread soaking rains fell across the South this week, bringing a much-needed moisture boost to these Brought to you by Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc. As April wrapped up, 4 of the top 18 corn-growing states were facing exceptional Rain continued to bypass the central and southern High Plains, leaving rangeland, pastures and winter wheat in desperate need ...

The Lower 48 states settled into a calmer weather pattern over the past week. The EPAWA's 5/21 and week ahead outlook, covering: □ Front remains over the area today, showers/cooler □ Soggy and very cool ... Parts of the central Plains, Midwest and Southeast saw significant precipitation this week. The Local water districts are rolling out restrictions and fines as the resource continues to be stretched in Utah's ongoing This week, extreme weather events across the U.S. painted a starkly contrasting picture of The week was highlighted by a band of above-normal precipitation extending from south Texas into eastern Oklahoma, Missouri, ...

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The past week featured above-normal temperatures across much of the western half of the U.S. The

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This week was defined by a significant precipitation divide, highlighted by a major deluge across parts of the South and Gulf Coast ...

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Widespread soaking rains fell across the South this week, bringing a much-needed moisture boost to these

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First time in 25 years: US Drought Monitor shows no dry areas in California

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Rain continued to bypass the central and southern High Plains, leaving rangeland, pastures and winter wheat in desperate need ...

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