IEM Daily Feature
Friday, 04 August 2006

D2 drought continues

Posted: 04 Aug 2006 07:15 AM


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1 Aug 2006 Drought Monitor
The latest release of the U.S. Drought Monitor shows the severe (D2) dryness currently impacting Southcentral and Northwest Iowa. Exceptional (D4) dry conditions exist in Central South Dakota and a few areas in Texas. Chances of rain exist in our forecast, but widespread heavy rain is not likely.

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