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11/09/2023, 2:04 pm EST

A Warm October and Very Warm AUG/SEP/OCT 2023!

Another very warm month was observed in October 2023 ranking 18th warmest in the 129-year climatology. The warmest states were New England and the northern Mid-Atlantic region plus Arizona/New Mexico each in the MUCH ABOVE normal category. Only 9 of the 48 contiguous states averaged near normal with warmer than normal elsewhere.

11/09/2023, 5:09 am EST

Next 10 (Hot and Dry) Days Important Determining Central Brazil Summer Drought Risk

The region of primary drought concern for summer 2023-24 is across Northern Brazil. Deep layer (10-200 CM) soil moisture anomalies identify this risk area. Recently, the deep layer soil moisture deficit region has expanded southward into Central Brazil warranting drought concern for Brazil’s northern crop areas. During the past 7-10 days, the deep layer soil moisture deficit has eased slightly.

11/08/2023, 8:06 am EST

Market News: Redeveloping Low Water Hazard on the Mississippi; Scorching Hot Brazil Ahead

River gauges along the central/south-central Mississippi River indicated a recent recovery to “low water” level. However, lack of rain in the 10-day-forecast causes water levels to lower again. At Tunica Mhoon Landing, water levels dip to 8 feet below “low water” by Nov. 21. The lowest level below “low water” was 10 feet one month ago.

11/06/2023, 10:08 am EST

El Nino Support (Upper Ocean Heat) Remains Steady

The upper ocean heat across the equatorial Pacific Ocean remains steadily very warm and supportive of maintaining the current robust oceanic El Nino episode.