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Drought conditions improve in Southern Plains

  • October 20, 2022
  • By By Adam Hartman, NOAA/NWS/NCEP/CPC

State-By-State Hay Summary

  • October 19, 2022
  • By HPJ Staff

Moderate to heavy rains improve conditions in some areas as drought expands in others

  • August 4, 2022
  • By By Curtis Riganti, National Drought Mitigation Center

Drought persists in the West as heavy rainfall improves conditions in Great Plains and Midwest

  • July 28, 2022
  • By By Curtis Riganti, National Drought Mitigation Center

Extreme and exceptional drought conditions expand across Texas, Oklahoma

  • July 21, 2022
  • By By Brian Fuchs, National Drought Mitigation Center

Monitor yourself and employees for heat stress

  • July 18, 2022
  • By HPJ Staff

Drought intensifies in Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas

  • July 14, 2022
  • By By Brian Fuchs, National Drought Mitigation Center

Above-normal temperatures cause widespread expansion of dryness and drought conditions

  • June 23, 2022
  • By HPJ Staff
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