Drought
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Do you ever get asked about where to get information on 50-year droughts? I got one this week from a fire chief who was looking to certify dry hydrants and needed to know what a 50-year drought looks like. While specific impacts of any drought on a pond or lake vary depending on drainage into…
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The latest Drought Monitor shows that abnormally dry conditions have expanded slightly in the Southeast over the last week (the map is finalized on Tuesday). A new area of D0 conditions has now appeared in the area around Augusta GA. With the lack of rain this week, we can expect more expansion on next week’s…
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The latest Drought Monitor shows that abnormally dry conditions have tripled in size since last week, covering over 6 percent of the area this week compared to 2 percent last week. The D0 conditions cover parts of southeast Georgia and northeast Florida, an area that has been largely missed by recent rains. Dry conditions that are…
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“Daashka and his brother tear across the Mongolian steppe on a motorbike in a desperate search for somewhere to graze their herds. Pastureland is dwindling rapidly as the country is beset by a cycle of drought and harsh winter that is killing off livestock in droves.” This was the introduction to a very disturbing story I read…
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AgWeb reported earlier this week that the Midwest is in its longest drought-free period since 2005, according to the National Drought Monitor. You can watch a video story and read more about this by clicking here.
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After a week that was almost completely free of abnormally dry conditions in the Southeast, the latest Drought Monitor showed an increase in abnormally dry conditions in south Georgia and northern Florida on Thursday. This is due to a region that has missed the heaviest rains in recent weeks. This area may be reduced…
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After a dry February, farmers in California were concerned about whether or not they would get enough rain in the remainder of this winter to put a dent in their long-term drought. But the weather pattern has shifted and it looks like another stormy period will bring welcome moisture to the area, including southern California…