Drought conditions are closely monitored across the United States by the National Drought Mitigation Center and NOAA, along with other entities that help collect and interpret the data. Drought is a regular part of the climate, but it is crucial to analyze emerging patterns so that entities and organizations can plan accordingly. This prompts governmental entities to take action to help the public stay safe while also aiding agricultural and health decisions.
A new analysis is released every Thursday, and the data is collected between Wednesday and Tuesday. Many times, if there are big downpours on a Wednesday, you won’t see the impact on the drought until after 8 days, when the following drought monitor analysis is released.
The drought expanded and worsened…