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High Plains Weekly Drought Update - June 13, 2019
Author: Gannon Rush - High Plains Regional Climate Center
Published: 2019-06-13 18:52:31
Updated:
Drought conditions continued to expand in North Dakota this past week due to lack of precipitation. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, moderate drought (D1) and abnormally dry (D0) conditions were expanded in northwest North Dakota this past week due to precipitation deficits and drought impacts in the agricultural sector.
Favorable conditions this past week allowed for several suitable days for fieldwork. Planting of corn and soybeans still remained behind the 5-year average according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service. South Dakota remained well behind, having planted 35% less corn and 50% fewer soybeans than their 5-year average.
The Climate Prediction Center’s 6-10 day outlook has increased chances for below-normal temperatures throughout most of the High Plains. Increased chances of above-normal precipitation are present throughout the High Plains as well. According to the 7-day Quantitative Precipitation Forecast, precipitation is likely throughout most of the High Plains, with the greatest amounts expected in southeast Kansas. Precipitation amounts exceeding 1.50” are also expected in northern North Dakota, which would help to alleviate drought conditions in the area
