Alabama Drought Reach

Drought Update!

Abnormally Dry (DO) conditions expanded across parts of Central and West Alabama, and some areas in the Southwest corner worsened to D1 Moderate Drought. With scattered showers in the forecast, conditions are expected to stay roughly the same or worsen slightly in the upcoming week.

Drought Reach!

North Alabama benefited from more than 2 inches of rain over the past week, improving conditions in that part of the state. However, South Alabama continues to see Abnormally Dry conditions in the lower part of the state.

Conditions are expected to remain stable across North Alabama, but limited expected rainfall in the South could lead to worsening conditions.

Drought Update - August 4th

Consistent rainfall across North Alabama last week removed the last remaining portions of Moderate Drought (D1), however Abnormally Dry (DO)conditions increased slightly along the Florida Panhandle. The vast majority of the state is not in drought at this time.

Drought Update!

Most of the drought conditions remained the same this past week with minor changes. Only portions of the state remain abnormally dry. Drought conditions are expected to remain roughly the same or improve slightly.

Drought Update!

Summer thunderstorms brought more rain to several parts of Alabama. Only 9% of Abnormall Dry (DO) conditions remain, along with a portion of Moderate Drought (D1) in Northwest Alabama.

With more scattered thunderstorms are expected this week, conditions are expected to remain somewhat stable.

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Drought Update!

Drought conditions have continued to improve across the state, with only 12% remaining Abnormally Dry and 2% of NW counties in Moderate Drought.

Drought Update!

Drought conditions continued to improve this week, most of the state is now out of drought, only a quarter of the state remains in some level of abnormal dryness (DO) or moderate drought (D1).

Conditions are expected to remain the same or improve slightly as forecasts show a chance for light rain in North Alabama and chances for 1 inch of rain across parts of South Alabama.

Drought Update!

After several weeks of improvement, conditions remained mostly the same over the last week. Half the state remains either Abnormally Dry (DO) or in Moderate Drought (D1).

More rain is in the forecast, expect conditions to improve or remain the same.

While recent rains have brought much-needed relief across Alabama, the searing summer conditions mean the State Climate Office still needs your ground reports to ensure your community’s drought status is represented accurately on the U.S. Drought Monitor Map.

Why does this matter?
- These maps are created by demographers outside of Alabama.
- USDA relief funding in times of drought can depend on how your area is reflected on the USDM.

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