Drought
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Spring Outlook: Any Warm-Up?
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NOAA's Climate Prediction Center recently released its Spring Outlook. The outlook encompasses temperature, precipitation, drought, and flooding expectations for the coming three months.
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The rising cost of federal crop insurance
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Warm September in D.C. and across the U.S.
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Did the District follow suite with much of the remainder of the U.S. with warmer than average weather in September?
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Local drought stricken areas received some much needed rain
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Some locations picked up some much needed rain but was it enough? If not how much more do we need?
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Summer Heat, Drought Bringing Out Flavor in Produce
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Even though the excruciating triple-digit heat and widespread drought has taken a toll on many crops, the sweetness and spiciness of certain produce is a bit zestier.
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Droughts threaten the nation
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Federal weather forecasters predict the unusually hot dry weather that has gripped much of the nation will linger into fall, especially for the parched heartland.
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Obama, Vilsack ask Congress for drought help
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The administration has declared drought disasters in one third of the counties in the country, making them eligible for assistance such as low interest loans.
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D.C. Drought And Heat: How Dry And Hot Locally And Nationally
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Much of the country is dealing with a severe to extreme drought. Even locally, abnormally dry conditions persist. Not only is it dry, but hot, too. Find out how the two are linked.
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U.S. Drought Monitor: Record percentage of country affected by drought
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The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor says that a whopping 56 percent of the country is being affected by drought this week - the highest ratio in the 12-year history of the study.
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D.C. Drought
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The midweek rain was certainly welcome. Any amount of rain helps the deficit, but we're still far below yearly rainfall averages.
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Drought watch issued for Maryland counties
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A drought watch has been issued for parts of western and central Maryland, as well as most of the Eastern Shore.
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Summer warmth heads our way Monday; Pollen count soars
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As if we haven’t seen plenty of warm days so far in 2012 and broken several warm records, we’ll tack on another Monday. While it will be a blessing for those yearning for summer, it’ll be a disgrace to allergy sufferers.
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Dry weather conditions reach moderate drought level in Maryland
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Dry conditions are presenting problems for homeowners and farmers all around the area. Some parts of Maryland are experiencing a moderate drought and there is still no rain in the forecast.
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The Latest Drought Index Is In -- Just How Dry It Is.
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We've been talking about how dry it's been for weeks. The latest drought monitor index was released this afternoon. Here's the most recent update.
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We would welcome a rainy day!
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It's my fault it's been so dry lately!
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So much sun, but where's the rain??
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Try to remember when we had a really good, soaking rain. How long ago was it? With the milder than average temperatures we had in March and little rain, could we be in for a drought?
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Rain much needed; Dryness expanding
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Even though the growing season is getting off to a quick start and everything is “greening up,” we’re getting ever so closer to a drought. Precipitation departures keep inching up with very little rain to help out. This weekend’s storm, though, is coming at a good time to play catch up!
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Friday weather roundup: Yawning chasm swallows puppy, etc.
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Hurricane Maria visits Newfoundland; Kepler spies a planet that has two suns, just like in Star Wars; a puppy is consumed by the drought-ravaged earth in Texas.
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