'Flash Drought' looms over area

Flash drought hits Oklahoma as heat dries out soil

Oklahoma faces rapid flash drought conditions as extreme heat and lack of rain threaten crops and increase fire risks.

'Flash Drought' looms over area

A flash drought is a type of drought that is characterized by its rapid onset, intensification and severity

Oklahoma Flash Drought Accelerates: State Climatologist Gary McManus Warns of Escalating Crisis - Oklahoma Farm Report

State Climatologist Gary McManus recently sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to address the rapidly deteriorating weather conditions across Oklahoma. Over a brief period, severe heat and lack of rainfall have triggered a significant flash drought, drastically altering soil conditions, agricultural outlooks, and surface water supplies statewide. The Rapid Rise of Oklahoma's Flash Drought

The Flash #Drought Conditions Indicator v3 shows intense flash drought in the upper Midwest, #Texas/#Oklahoma panhandles into southwestern #Kansas, and in the Gulf states. The monsoon is also bringing needed moisture to the Western U.S. — Denis Gutzmer

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