Drought conditions now exist in southern VA. The Palmer Drought index
highlights drought conditions in the SW 1/4 of the state's interior.
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/regional_monitoring/palmer.gif
The US Drought Monitor shows moderate dought in SE half of VA & very dry
conditions elsewhere. (6 and 12 weeks links at bottom of page loop, even
on web tv, but might take a minute or two to load.)
http://enso.unl.edu/monitor/monitor.html
There is a high fire danger across VA today, as drought conditions,
fallen leaves, and a 25 mph breeze take their toll. Today's Red Flag
Warnings at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VA_StormNet/message/13028
.(While getting this report ready i saw parts of of the region are now
back in drought, after a 18 month spurt of average to slightly wet
weather.)
Steve Minghini
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