Map released: Weds. November 27, 2024
Data valid: November 26, 2024 at 7 a.m. EST

Intensity

  • None
  • D0 (Abnormally Dry)
  • D1 (Moderate Drought)
  • D2 (Severe Drought)
  • D3 (Extreme Drought)
  • D4 (Exceptional Drought)
  • No Data

Authors

United States and Puerto Rico Author(s):

Pacific Islands and Virgin Islands Author(s):

The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions. Local conditions may vary. See accompanying text summary for forecast statements.

Statistics

Statistics type ?
Week Date None D0-D4 D1-D4 D2-D4 D3-D4 D4 DSCI

Estimated Population in Drought Areas:

Caribbean Drought Summary

On this week’s map, no changes were made in Puerto Rico.

A polar trough and tropical wave brought rain to the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) during this U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) week (November 20-26). Rainfall amounts varied from a few tenths of an inch on the northern islands to over 2 inches in the south on St. Croix. November has been very wet, with monthly rainfall totals so far about two times normal, and groundwater levels remain high. All 3 islands continued free of drought and abnormal dryness.

Full Summary

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