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On the Blog | 2024 Outlook: Montana Water Supply The outlook for Montana's spring and summer water supply after a winter with lower-than-average snowpack and upcoming forecasts for warm temperatures and average precipitation. Read more to find out more about the potential for drought this summer and what weather conditions are needed for water supply levels to recover. https://lnkd.in/gWF-Uvqy #westernranchbrokers #montanaranch #ranchforsale #montanarealestate #montanaproperty #ranchrealestate #montanaranchesforsale

Sunday, JULY 7, 2024: US National Weather Service Morristown Tennessee reports DROUGHT CONDITIONS are to worsen over the next 2 weeks. Overview / Main Points: The remnants of Beryl are forecast to track far to our west this week, limiting rainfall potential in our area Most chances for convection will be focused along the higher terrain with minimal coverage in the lower elevations most days Rainfall forecasting is uncertain this time of year due to convection, but the current indications are for most places to receive 0.10" or less over the next 7 days Beyond the next 7 days, there are strong indications (60% to 70%) for above normal temperatures to continue but minimal indications for above normal rainfall (~33%) Rainfall Forecast through Next Sunday (most places 0.10" or less)

Drought is a shortage of water over an extended period of time and is a normal part of climate cycles. During a drought, stay Weather Ready by conserving water and practicing fire prevention, as dry conditions can lead to wildfires. Read about it here: weather.gov/safety/drought #WeatherReadyNation

#DroughtReport: 6% of the state is experiencing extreme drought conditions, and 28% of the state is experiencing severe drought conditions. https://ow.ly/1mqp50QuyXT

How will #climatechange impact #supplychains in 2024? Predictions show that 2024 has a 99% chance of ranking in the top five warmest years. As temperatures rise, extreme weather, like hurricanes and droughts, increase the potential for disruptions. Learn how to mitigate these risks in this blog: https://okt.to/VAIZCF #Drought #HurricaneSeason2024 #SupplyChain #RiskManagement

Latest weekly outlook and update is available: https://lnkd.in/gJXcZJsG. Highlights include: chance of severe storms in western and north central NE the next few nights, heat for all early next week, storm chances for most at some point in the next week, a look ahead into early July, the latest on the U.S. Drought Monitor, and the big "winners" with precipitation over the last week.

Based on long-term (i.e. 20 years) annual rainfall data for the West Coast (3 different rainfall stations in very different geographical settings), are we still on an upward trend? Are we a long way away from the next drought? What happened in 2022? What will happen in 2024?

Weather lesson: Rapid Onset Drought "Ongoing drought conditions are forecast to persist and worsen in the Plains, with rapid onset drought anticipated to affect eastern portions of the Southern Plains. Rapid onset drought is also known as flash drought." https://lnkd.in/gVmnTjS9

❄️ 🌨️ ❄️ As potential for a late winter storm is likely across our region this weekend, download the Red Cross Emergency app for instant access to weather alerts for your area and where loved ones live. On the bright side, this storm will contain high levels of moisture that will certainly help the current drought situation. Stay tuned to this changing forecast and be safe!

What did a wetter and cooler-than-normal July mean for drought conditions and water supply reservoirs in Texas? In the latest Water + Weather report, Dr. Mark Wentzel reviews the impact of July’s weather and previews upcoming conditions for our state. Watch the video on the Texas Water Newsroom at https://bit.ly/WW_July24. #TxWater #TxDrought #WaterandWeather