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There are many different networks of weather observations that are taken across the country and the world. Some of the networks are run by the National Weather Service, US Geological Survey, and other federal agencies. Now, there are also many networks run within the states by different agencies. The University of Georgia weather network that…
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The North Carolina State Climate Office just released a summary of the impacts of Tropical Storm Nicole on North Carolina. It can be viewed at https://climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2022/11/rapid-reaction-late-season-nicole-offers-needed-rainfall/.
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Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 10 am ET/9 am CT UPDATE: You can find summary slides and a recording at https://www.drought.gov/webinars/southeast-climate-monthly-webinar-november-15-2022.Join us for the Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar! These webinars provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like…
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After one of the warmest ever starts to November, things are about to change. The forecast for the next two weeks shows a high probability of temperatures that are below normal. The long-range forecasts for weeks 3 and 4 vary, with some showing a return to warmer temperatures while others say the colder conditions will…
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Now that Nicole has moved out of the Southeast, most of the region will be relatively dry this week. The wettest part is likely to be Alabama and the Southern Appalachians, which will experience rain from the next precipitation-producing system that is brewing in the western Gulf. Southern Florida and most areas that received rain…
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The United States is not the only part of the world that has been experiencing widespread drought conditions. Europe has also seen a lot of dry conditions and hot weather this year. In Spain, the projected yield of their olive groves is just half of what they harvested last year. The year started with very…
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The latest Drought Monitor, released today, shows a significant increase in the area covered by severe (D2) drought, especially in Georgia and Florida. However, in spite of numerous condition monitoring reports indicating even worse conditions, the Drought Monitor (DM) this week does not show any extreme (D3) drought. With the rain that is falling tonight…
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