Potomac Basin Drought Monitor (derived from national Drought Monitor) Rich Tinker Dept. of Commerce/NOAA/NWS/NCEP/ Climate Prediction Center
Potomac Basin Drought Monitor (derived from national Drought Monitor)
Feb 14, 2016
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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Potomac BasinDrought Monitor
(derived from national Drought Monitor)
Rich TinkerDept. of Commerce/NOAA/NWS/NCEP/
Climate Prediction Center
National Drought MonitorIssued weekly (Thursday morning)Synthesis of drought indicators, leaning toward
those most relevant to observed impactsEvolved into a semi-official “final word” on
national drought conditionsUsed as a trigger for a variety of mitigation/aid
programsUSDA drought disaster declarations
D2 or worse 8+ weeks or D3+ 1 weekWater management/monitoring practices in Potomac
Basin
Potomac BasinDrought Monitor
Regional view of national Drought MonitorWeekly issuances begin…
D0+ in 50% of BasinD1+ in any part of BasinWhenever we feel like it
Weekly issuances end…D0 completely eliminated from BasinWhenever we feel like it
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