In Alaska, no changes were made on the map this week.

On this week’s map, short-term dryness and declining streamflow levels led to some degradations across areas of the Hawaiian Islands, with the most severe drought expanding in Maui in the Maalaea and Kihei areas. For November, many locations across the island chain experienced dry conditions, with the exception of the Big Island and portions of the Koolau Range on Oahu following a wet period early in the month, according to the NWS in Honolulu.

The Republic of Palau received 1.96 inches at Palau IAP and 1.31 inches at Koror COOP. Both locations received adequate rainfall in recent weeks to have sufficient water as both islands need 2 inches of rain weekly.

The Mariana Islands had enough rain to meet water needs. Guam received 2.12 inches, while Rota reported 1.71 inches. Saipan received from 0.79 and 1.09 inches at Saipan ASOS and Saipan AMME NPS, respectively. These islands need an inch weekly to meet minimum water needs.

The Federal States of Micronesia were mixed with most locations receiving more than 2 inches, except Lukunor with 1.13 inches, Ulithi with 0.81 inches and Yap with 0.37 inches. Chuuk, Kapingamarangi and Kosrae received enough rain that the D0 designation was removed for those islands.

The Marshall Islands all received more than 2 inches of precipitation in the past week. These islands need 2 inches of rain each week to meet minimum water needs. Jaluit got 4.19 inches of rain, so D0 was removed, leaving all of the Marshall Islands in normal condition. The Majuro reservoir held 32.3 million gallons on Nov. 30.

American Samoa remained free of dryness as Pago Pago, Siufaga Ridge and Toa Ridge each received more than 3 inches of rain.

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