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Potomac Basin Drought Monitor (derived from national Drought Monitor)

Potomac Basin Drought Monitor (derived from national Drought Monitor). Rich Tinker Dept. of Commerce/NOAA/NWS/ NCEP / Climate Prediction Center. National Drought Monitor. Issued weekly (Thursday morning) Synthesis of drought indicators, leaning toward those most relevant to observed impacts

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Potomac Basin Drought Monitor (derived from national Drought Monitor)

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  1. Potomac BasinDrought Monitor(derived from national Drought Monitor) Rich Tinker Dept. of Commerce/NOAA/NWS/NCEP/ Climate Prediction Center

  2. National Drought Monitor • Issued weekly (Thursday morning) • Synthesis of drought indicators, leaning toward those most relevant to observed impacts • Evolved into a semi-official “final word” on national drought conditions • Used as a trigger for a variety of mitigation/aid programs • USDA drought disaster declarations • D2 or worse 8+ weeks or D3+ 1 week • Water management/monitoring practices in Potomac Basin

  3. Potomac BasinDrought Monitor • Regional view of national Drought Monitor • Weekly issuances begin… • D0+ in 50% of Basin • D1+ in any part of Basin • Whenever we feel like it • Weekly issuances end… • D0 completely eliminated from Basin • Whenever we feel like it

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