‘Flash drought’ continues to afflict many areas

Dryness persists across High Plains

Southern areas receive moderate to heavy precipitation; High Plains and Midwest mostly cool and dry

Weather systems bring beneficial precipitation to areas of Rockies, Plains and Midwest

Moisture improves deficits in High Plains while heavy rain saturates Texas

Rains improve conditions in southwest Kansas

House and Senate farm bills contribute to deficit reduction

Dry conditions continue in Southwest; parts of High Plains region receive significant rainfall