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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The pattern of hot and dry weather continued in the South below a high-pressure system, while heavy rainfall occurred farther north. Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gek...

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U.S. Drought Monitor September 24, 2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Drought and dryness worsened across Texas this week. The drought and scorching temperatures are impacting agricultural yields, and causing farmers to postpone planting winter wheat and other crops in some areas. #Drought #Drought2026 #US #Texas

USDM Hot Topic September 24, 2026: Texas. This week, all dryness or drought categories increased in Texas: for abnormal dryness or drought, from 96.45% to 96.88%; for moderate drought or worse, from 81.01% to 84.2%; for severe drought or worse, from 42.64% to 54.23%; for extreme drought or worse, from 17.97% to 19.84%; and for exceptional drought, from 3.64% to 4.25%.

The graphic includes the current Drought Monitor map for Texas, and the Drought Monitor time series for January 4, 2000, through September 24, 2026. For more statistics, please refer to the US Drought Monitor website: droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

U.S. Drought Monitor September 24, 2026 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 49.65% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 49.77% last week. #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor showing conditions for September 24, 2026. For more information and drought statistics, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Mark Svoboda, director of the NDMC, was elected as an AGU Fellow and received the AGU Ambassador Award. He was selected for his exemplary leadership and outstanding scientific achievements, which have significantly advanced our understanding of drought monitoring, mitigation and planning.

AGU Ambassador Award: Mark Svoboda. Mark Svoboda, NDMC director, has received the AGU ambassador award and will be recognized as an AGU fellow later this year.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In the September 2026 edition of Dry Horizons: • Sediments are affecting U.S. reservoir capacity • Oak trees use microbial defenses to withstand drought • New platform provides UK water data Dry Horizons is a monthly roundup of drought research and news. Read more: mailchi.mp/unl.edu/dry-...

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This week’s CMOR photo is from Ozark County, Missouri. Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2026 #US #Missouri

Cows standing in a dry pasture with a depleted stock pond in the distance, from Ozark County, Missouri, on Sept. 21, 2026.

Description from CMOR user: “The conditions are very, very dry! We have not had rain in over two months. Temperatures have been over 100° for the past month. … It is frustrating for farmers because the damage is already done at this point even if we get a lot of rain in the next coming days, our pastures will not recover before winter.”

CMOR app showing the location of the report in southern Missouri.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Several areas of the Lower 48 had significant rainfall this week. Meanwhile, most of the Southwest received little rain, with exceptions of scattered monsoonal precipitation. Learn more: youtu.be/PFfjxRNfWxU

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U.S. Drought Monitor September 17, 2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Drought has worsened in Maine amid continued dryness, with low streamflows and well levels observed. Extreme drought also emerged along the Maine coastline this week. #Drought #Drought2026 #US #Maine

USDM Hot Topic September 17, 2026: Maine. All of Maine is in drought this week, up from 77.37% last week. Severe drought or worse increased from 16.02% to 19.29%. Extreme drought was introduced this week, covering 4.92% of the state. The Drought Severity and Coverage Index increased from 193 to 224 of 500.

The graphic includes the current Drought Monitor map for Maine, and the Drought Monitor time series for January 4, 2000, through September 17, 2026. For more statistics, please refer to the US Drought Monitor website: droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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Southern Regional Climate Center @srcctamu.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Arkansans, we need y’all’s help!

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

U.S. Drought Monitor September 17, 2026 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 49.77% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 49.12% last week. #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor showing conditions for September 17, 2026. For more information and drought statistics, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This week’s CMOR photo is from Independence County, Arkansas. “I’ve been feeding hay daily for 3 weeks. Watering out of tubs for 6 weeks.” Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2026 #US #Arkansas

Cattle pen in Independence County, Arkansas, on Sept. 9, 2026.

CMOR app showing the location of the report in northern Arkansas.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

U.S. Drought Monitor September 10, 2026 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 49.12% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 49.51% last week. #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor showing conditions for September 10, 2026. For more information and drought statistics, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Parts of the South saw flash drought in August. Meanwhile, drought depleted water supplies in areas across the U.S. and territories. Read more: mailchi.mp/unl.edu/mont...

Hayfield in the Arkansas Ozarks in Carroll County, Arkansas, on Aug. 21, 2026. Parts of Arkansas saw water restrictions in August. Brandonrush, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

This week’s CMOR photo is from Texas County, Missouri. “The grass is all burnt up and started feeding range cubes this week for more supplement. … We desperately need rain.” Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2026 #US #Missouri

Yellow pasture in Texas County, Missouri, Sept. 7, 2026.

CMOR app showing the location of the report in south-central Missouri.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This Labor Day Weekend, add photos of your surroundings to the Visual Drought Atlas! Your contributions provide a record of dry, wet and normal conditions across the U.S. Share your photos: go.unl.edu/visualdroughtatlas

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Dry weather continued this week across much of the central U.S. The Drought Download video series uses maps, climate indicators and graphics to visualize the U.S. Drought Monitor. Learn more: youtu.be/WOIUIq-11jA

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U.S. Drought Monitor September 3, 2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Parts of Arkansas are seeing water restrictions amid worsening dryness and drought. According to the NWS Climate Prediction Center’s Monthly Drought Outlook, drought conditions are expected to continue or worsen across the state through September. #Drought #Drought2026 #US #Arkansas

USDM Hot Topic September 3, 2026: Arkansas. All of Arkansas is in abnormal dryness or drought for the second week in a row. Moderate through extreme drought worsened this week: for moderate drought or worse, from 84.9% to 88.17%; for severe drought or worse, from 46.82% to 54.09%; and for extreme drought, from 13.28% to 17.94%. Exceptional drought remained at 0.99%.

The graphic includes the current Drought Monitor map for Arkansas, and the Drought Monitor time series for January 4, 2000, through September 3, 2026. For more statistics, please refer to the US Drought Monitor website: droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

U.S. Drought Monitor September 3, 2026 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 49.51% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 47.56% last week. #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor showing conditions for September 3, 2026. For more information and drought statistics, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

After completing a master’s project on banana production and drought, Elli Winkler is moving to Hawaii, the U.S. state with the highest banana yields, for a job opportunity in her field. Read more: drought.unl.edu/Publications...

Elli Winkler graduated with her master’s in the Natural Resource Sciences program with a specialization in climate assessment and impacts in May.

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National Weather Association @nwas.org · 02/09/2026

Join us next Thursday at 1PM Central for our @nwas.org Webinar Series! Mark Svoboda, Director of @droughtcenter.bsky.social, will provide an overview of the Drought Monitor map and talk about all the components that go into producing the update each week! Check the Member Portal to register!

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

This week’s CMOR photo is from Sebastian County, Arkansas. “This is our hay pasture. It is completely dead.” Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2026 #US #Arkansas

A few cattle walk through a yellow pasture in Sebastian County, Arkansas, on Aug. 25, 2026.

CMOR app showing the location of the report in western Arkansas.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Ethan Greenberg followed his love of meteorology to the UNL School of Natural Resources. As a graduate of the master’s program this spring, he is now applying the skills he gained at Nexus Weather and Climate, based in Boulder, Colo. Read his story: drought.unl.edu/Publications...

Ethan Greenberg (left) and Quinton Deppert attended the American Meteorological Society’s annual meeting in Houston in January 2026.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

In the South, dry weather combined with excessive heat continued to promote rapid-onset drought across much of the region. The Drought Download video series uses maps, climate indicators and graphics to visualize the U.S. Drought Monitor. Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKwt...

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U.S. Drought Monitor August 27, 2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Blistering temperatures peaking above 110°F scorched areas along the Texas-Oklahoma border this week. Oklahomans have recently reported #drought impacts including dry stock ponds, wilting trees, dust storms, and elevated wildfire activity through Condition Monitoring Observer Reports.

USDM Hot Topic August 27, 2026: Oklahoma. All of Oklahoma is in drought this week, with moderate drought or worse expanding from 94.64% to 100%. Severe through exceptional drought also worsened in the state: for severe drought, from 62.21% to 70.53%, for extreme drought, from 34.94% to 39.97%, and for exceptional drought, from 8.68% to 12.06%.

The graphic includes the current Drought Monitor map for Oklahoma, and the Drought Monitor time series for January 4, 2000, through August 27, 2026. For more statistics, please refer to the US Drought Monitor website: droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

U.S. Drought Monitor August 27, 2026 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 47.56% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 44.34% last week. #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor showing conditions for August 27, 2026. For more information and drought statistics, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

In the August 2026 edition of Dry Horizons: • Recent snow drought in the West provides a glimpse into the future • Drought can increase the spread of infectious diseases • Brief shows interconnectedness of drought impacts across sectors Read more: mailchi.mp/unl.edu/dry-...

A pigeon drinks water from a shallow pond. Photo by Rafal, Adobe Stock licensed image.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

This week’s CMOR photo is from Stephens County, Oklahoma. “Severe wilting tree line.” Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2026 #US #Oklahoma

A field with yellow grasses in the foreground, with trees suffering from drought impacts in the background.

CMOR app showing the location of the report in southern Oklahoma.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The South saw dryness and drought mostly worsen this week, while the rest of the Lower 48 saw a mix of improvements and degradations. The Drought Download video series uses maps, climate indicators and graphics to visualize the U.S. Drought Monitor. Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQMw...

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U.S. Drought Monitor August 20, 2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A hot and dry August has caused drought and dryness to worsen in much of the South this week. Flash drought in Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma has contributed to dry waterways and poor to very poor crop conditions. #Drought #Drought2026 #US #South

USDM Hot Topic August 20, 2026: the South. Abnormal dryness through exceptional drought worsened in the South this week: for abnormal dryness or drought, from 63.25% to 79.7%; for moderate drought or worse, from 34.65% to 43.31%; for severe drought or worse, from 16.25% to 20%; for extreme drought or worse, from 7.81% to 9.52%; and for exceptional drought, from 0.68% to 2.05%.

The graphic includes the current Drought Monitor map showing Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, and the Drought Monitor time series for January 4, 2000, through August 20, 2026. For more statistics, please refer to the US Drought Monitor website: droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

U.S. Drought Monitor August 20, 2026 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 44.34% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 42.4% last week. #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor showing conditions for August 20, 2026. For more information and drought statistics, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This week’s CMOR photo is from White County, Arkansas. “Pasture on higher ground is almost gone, even the deep holes in the creek are dry. It's as dry as I've seen it in years.” Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2026 #US #Arkansas

Dry creek bed in White County, Arkansas, on Aug. 13, 2026.

CMOR app showing the location of the report in northeast Arkansas.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Rainfall of 2 inches or more was widespread across much of the Midwest, Great Plains, and the Eastern Seaboard this week. The Drought Download video series uses maps, climate indicators and graphics to visualize the U.S. Drought Monitor. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mDp... #drought #drought2026

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U.S. Drought Monitor August 13, 2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

After its driest July on record, drought covered 72% of Puerto Rico. Last week the island implemented rationing measures in San Juan and other major cities to manage a water shortage. #Drought #Drought2026 #US #PuertoRico

USDM Hot Topic August 13, 2026: Puerto Rico. Abnormal dryness or drought dipped slightly from 78.94% to 78.27% of Puerto Rico this week. Meanwhile, moderate through extreme drought expanded: for moderate drought or worse, from 67.77% to 72.18%; for severe drought or worse, from 35.63% to 53.93%; and for extreme drought, from 9.49% to 17.02%.

The graphic includes the current Drought Monitor map for Puerto Rico and the Drought Monitor time series for January 4, 2000, through August 13, 2026. For more statistics, please refer to the US Drought Monitor website: droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

U.S. Drought Monitor August 13, 2026 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 42.4% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 40.72% last week. #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor showing conditions for August 13, 2026. For more information and drought statistics, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

While the drought percent coverage remained almost unchanged by the end of July, substantial changes occurred. Numerous states also experienced intense wildfires this month. Learn more in the July 2026 drought summaries: mailchi.mp/unl.edu/mont... #drought #drought2026

Wildfire smoke haze overlays a sunset scene near Mitchell, Oregon, on July 28, 2026. OregonDOT, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

This week’s CMOR photo is from Emmons County, North Dakota. “A prairie fire was started last week while haying.” Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2026 #US #NorthDakota

Burned prairie land in Emmons County, North Dakota, Aug. 10, 2026.

CMOR app showing the location of the report in south-central North Dakota.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Moderate to heavy rain fell on almost all areas of dryness and drought along the Eastern Seaboard, improving conditions across large swaths of the region. However, drought conditions in some areas are lingering due to continuing drought impacts. Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mscq...

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U.S. Drought Monitor August 6, 2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Much of South Carolina received 1 to 2 inches of rain over the past week. Despite a wet week in the Southeast, rainfall over the past four months is below normal across many areas. This includes eastern South Carolina, which saw a small area of exceptional drought emerge. #Drought #Drought2026 #US

USDM Hot Topic August 6, 2026: South Carolina. Abnormal dryness through extreme drought improved in South Carolina this week: for abnormal dryness or drought, from 100% to 98.91%; for moderate drought or worse, from 83.92% to 75.56%; for severe drought or worse, from 47.79% to 40.07%; and for extreme drought or worse, from 21.21% to 19.72%. Exceptional drought now covers 0.19%.

The graphic includes the current Drought Monitor map for South Carolina and the Drought Monitor time series for January 4, 2000, through August 6, 2026. For more statistics, please refer to the US Drought Monitor website: droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

U.S. Drought Monitor August 6, 2026 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 40.72% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 40.07% last week. #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor showing conditions for August 6, 2026. For more information and drought statistics, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

This week’s CMOR photo is from Logan County, Arkansas. Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2026 #US #Arkansas

Field with dry, brown grasses in Logan County, Arkansas, on July 27, 2026. Description from CMOR user: “Has been several weeks since any real measurable precipitation has fallen in the area. Creeks have dried up, cattle are stressed and losing weight, grass is almost gone and soil is without moisture several inches down.”

CMOR app showing the location of the report in west-central Arkansas.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Average temperatures soared well above normal levels over the past week. This significantly raised evaporative demand in areas across the upper Midwest, northern Plains, Colorado and the Texas Panhandle, where conditions deteriorated rapidly. Learn more: youtu.be/V6zxHCO-WTg #drought2026 #drought

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U.S. Drought Monitor July 30, 2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Flash drought conditions developed this week in parts of the upper Midwest, including Minnesota. Numerous areas in the region, including Minnesota’s Twin Cities, have also recorded among their warmest temperatures on record over the past month. #Drought #Drought2026 #US #Minnesota

USDM Hot Topic July 30, 2026: Minnesota. Abnormal dryness through severe drought worsened in Minnesota this week: for abnormal dryness or drought, from 86.6% to 95.26%; for moderate drought or worse, from 47.76% to 76%; and for severe drought, from 16.97% to 34.96%. The Drought Severity and Coverage Index increased from 151 to 206 of 500 for Minnesota.

The graphic includes the current Drought Monitor map for Minnesota and the Drought Monitor time series for January 4, 2000, through July 30, 2026. For more statistics, please refer to the US Drought Monitor website: droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

U.S. Drought Monitor July 30, 2026 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 40.07% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 38.3% last week. #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor showing conditions for July 30, 2026. For more information and drought statistics, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

In the Summer 2026 DroughtScape: → NDMC graduate students make their mark → Drought improves in parts of the South and Southeast → Report examines water rights in Tribal lands in the U.S. Read more: mailchi.mp/unl.edu/drou... #drought #drought2026 #news

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This week’s CMOR photo is from McHenry County Extension in North Dakota. Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought #drought #drought2026 #US #NorthDakota

Field in McHenry County, North Dakota, on July 24, 2026. Description from CMOR user: “Comments and concerns have been expressed county-wide due to high heat and lack of rainfall. Pasture and hayland forage production has been markedly reduced all season long. Producers have shared some water quality and stock water levels reflect similarly to 2021. Hay and pasture forage is markedly reduced across the county. Estimate so far is 50% reduced production of hay. Top soil moisture has reduced in the past few weeks. With high heat, wind, conditions have progressed to mildly to moderately dry in McHenry County. With the week ahead with no moisture and high heat - continue drying may be expected. Ranchers are concerned about pastures and have hauled water and supplemented.”

CMOR app showing the location of the report in north-central North Dakota.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Drought and dryness worsened this week across areas of the Plains, Upper Midwest and Florida. Meanwhile, rain brought improvements in drought-affected areas of the South, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Learn more: youtu.be/5p74Y2XSwvc #drought #drought2026

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U.S. Drought Monitor July 23, 2026

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Moderate to heavy rainfall accumulations from 5 to 15+ inches in Hill Country brought much-needed relief to long-term drought in south-central Texas. (1/2) #Drought #Drought2026 #US #Texas

USDM Hot Topic July 23, 2026: Texas. Abnormal dryness through severe drought improved in Texas after record-breaking precipitation in parts of the state this week: for abnormal dryness or drought, from 41.11% to 37%; for moderate drought or worse, from 25.79% to 22.09%; for severe drought or worse, from 8.89% to 8.68%. Extreme drought remained at 1.04%.

The graphic includes the current Drought Monitor map for Texas and the Drought Monitor time series for January 4, 2000, through July 23, 2026. For more statistics, please refer to the US Drought Monitor website: droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

U.S. Drought Monitor July 23, 2026 For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 38.3% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 38.88%% last week. #DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

US Drought Monitor showing conditions for July 23, 2026. For more information and drought statistics, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

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DeniseG @denisegutzmer.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The Quick Drought Response Index (QuickDRI) is meant to complement the Vegetation Drought Response Index (VegDRI at vegdri.unl.edu). QuickDRI was designed to detect the effects of drought at time intervals of a month or less. #drought #QuickDRI #VegDRI #FlashDrought 🧪 quickdri.unl.edu/Home.aspx

The Quick Drought Response Index (QuickDRI) is a
shorter-term indicator of dryness. It is calculated through
the analysis of satellite- and model-based observations of
conditions that influence drought.
QuickDRI is designed to provide a snapshot of
anomalously dry or wet conditions over the past 4 weeks
and serves as an indicator of emerging or rapidly changing
drought conditions.
The maps are updated weekly over the continental United
States and have a 1-kilometer spatial resolution.

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National Drought Mitigation Center @droughtcenter.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

In the July 2026 edition of Dry Horizons: • Report examines water rights on Tribal lands in the U.S. • Oregon agencies share 2026 Water Conservation Communications Toolkit • New study finds drought adaptations used by giant tropical trees on Borneo Read more: mailchi.mp/unl.edu/dry-...

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