The U.S. Drought Monitor depicts the location and intensity of drought across the country. The map uses 5 classifications: Abnormally Dry (D0), showing areas that may be going into or are coming out ...

From worsening water quality to respiratory and mental health impacts, drought can have profound and widespread impacts on the health of communities across the nation. To better prepare health ...

NIDIS has been closely collaborating with the National Weather Service to improve its drought outlook products and services to meet user requests for improved drought outlook graphics and new ...

Take a look back at drought in summer 2026 in maps. The contiguous United States experienced its warmest June-August on record in 2026, accompanied by below-normal precipitation and above-normal ...

NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) has awarded funding for nine new research projects to improve drought assessment. These projects support NOAA’s mission by advancing our ...

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On September 23, 2026, the Nebraska Mesonet celebrated a red-letter—or rather, red-ribbon—day, achieving a major milestone for national meteorologic and hydrologic monitoring. Users of mesonet data ...

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The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.