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High Plains Weekly Drought Update - August 1, 2019
Author: Gannon Rush - High Plains Regional Climate Center
Published: 2019-08-01 15:27:28
Updated:
Short-term precipitation deficits led to the introduction of abnormally dry conditions across several areas of the High Plains this week. These areas included northwest Colorado, southwest Wyoming, central Kansas, and northeast Nebraska. In North Dakota, moderate drought (D1) and D0 conditions were expanded slightly after warmer than normal temperatures put stress on soil moisture conditions.
With frequent rainfall events this summer, corn and soybean conditions continued to fare well in the High Plains, despite being behind in growth stages. Pasture and rangeland conditions also continued to be in good shape. However, soil moisture conditions deteriorated this past week after dryness occurred throughout most of the High Plains.
The Climate Prediction Center’s 6-10 day outlook has increased chances for above-normal temperatures for much of Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska, southern Wyoming. Increased chances for below-normal temperatures are present in the majority of the Dakotas. Above-normal precipitation is favored for the entire High Plains, with the greatest chances for above-normal precipitation present in western Colorado and southern Wyoming. According to the 7-day Quantitative Precipitation Forecast, precipitation is likely across a majority of the High Plains with the greatest amounts expected in eastern Kansas.
