Texas Climate Office
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The Office of the Texas State Climatologist strives to provide accurate climate information and education to the public. Our aim is to provide a better understanding of what impacts the climate of Texas has on day to day life.
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US Drought Monitor 11-13-25
For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the US Drought Monitor shows 37.24% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 36.64% last week.
#droughtmonitor #drought #drought2025
For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the US Drought Monitor shows 37.24% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 36.64% last week.
#droughtmonitor #drought #drought2025
November 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
US Drought Monitor 11-13-25
For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the US Drought Monitor shows 37.24% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 36.64% last week.
#droughtmonitor #drought #drought2025
For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the US Drought Monitor shows 37.24% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 36.64% last week.
#droughtmonitor #drought #drought2025
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"I couldn't see more than 50ft ahead," says Dave Dubois, New Mexico State's climatologist. "It was a once-in-a-decade type of storm."
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'Blood rain' and diseases in the wind: Is the US prepared for deadly dust storms?
Dust storms are sweeping across the world, harming the health of millions of people. Now, scientists are racing to keep the dirt on the ground.
www.bbc.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
"I couldn't see more than 50ft ahead," says Dave Dubois, New Mexico State's climatologist. "It was a once-in-a-decade type of storm."
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October 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM
October 31, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Happy spooky day from the swamps of Texas 👻
October 31, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Happy spooky day from the swamps of Texas 👻
"...the coalition is advocating for the LCRA to update its currently proposed plans by bumping the minimum storage capacity of the Highlands Lakes up from 600,000 acre-feet in volume to 675,000 acre-feet in order to ensure a reliable water supply."
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Lake Travis water levels sink following July flooding; drought continues
Lake Travis’ water levels have dropped by 3-3.5 feet since July flooding, according to the Central Texas Water Coalition.
communityimpact.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
"...the coalition is advocating for the LCRA to update its currently proposed plans by bumping the minimum storage capacity of the Highlands Lakes up from 600,000 acre-feet in volume to 675,000 acre-feet in order to ensure a reliable water supply."
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That line up was 2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten 💜👍🤠
October 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
That line up was 2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten 💜👍🤠
Here's to hoping this week is not bananas, but if it is hopefully it has a squeaker in it 🤠 🐕 🍌
October 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Here's to hoping this week is not bananas, but if it is hopefully it has a squeaker in it 🤠 🐕 🍌
The “Icon of Austin” is looking stressed
October 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The “Icon of Austin” is looking stressed
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The Call for Presentations for SCCR 2026 San Antonio (April 15-17) is now open! Interested in presenting your work, organizing a symposium, or holding an interactive workshop? Visit sccrf.org to read the Call for Presentations and submit your ideas by October 31st!
October 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The Call for Presentations for SCCR 2026 San Antonio (April 15-17) is now open! Interested in presenting your work, organizing a symposium, or holding an interactive workshop? Visit sccrf.org to read the Call for Presentations and submit your ideas by October 31st!
The city of Mathis typically pumps its drinking water from Lake Corpus Christi, but worsening drought conditions are expected to plunge water levels too low to safely extract usable water, according to Mathis City Manager Cedric Davis.
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In South Texas, a town struggles for water
The city of Mathis typically pumps its drinking water from Lake Corpus Christi, but worsening drought conditions are expected to plunge water levels too low to safely extract usable water.
www.nbcnews.com
September 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The city of Mathis typically pumps its drinking water from Lake Corpus Christi, but worsening drought conditions are expected to plunge water levels too low to safely extract usable water, according to Mathis City Manager Cedric Davis.
www.nbcnews.com/science/scie...
www.nbcnews.com/science/scie...
Texas and much of the western U.S. faces persistent drought and escalating demand. An upcoming Agricultural Water Sustainability Summit in Lubbock aims to bridge the gap between agricultural and urban water users
www.farmprogress.com/conservation...
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Texas Tech to help host ag water sustainability summit
Agricultural Water Sustainability Summit in Lubbock, Texas, aims to address water challenges for farming and urban use.
www.farmprogress.com
September 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Texas and much of the western U.S. faces persistent drought and escalating demand. An upcoming Agricultural Water Sustainability Summit in Lubbock aims to bridge the gap between agricultural and urban water users
www.farmprogress.com/conservation...
www.farmprogress.com/conservation...
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Southern Region Weekly Drought Update
September 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Southern Region Weekly Drought Update
“It all just floods and dries up, and it’s really hot. We don’t have sustained recharge occurring.”
What is a groundwater drought and how does the Barton Springs Aquifer recharge? Answer, it's complicated!
thedailytexan.com/2025/09/23/b...
What is a groundwater drought and how does the Barton Springs Aquifer recharge? Answer, it's complicated!
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Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District announces groundwater drought for second time in history
The Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District announced a Stage 3 Exceptional Drought on Sept. 12, according to a news release from the district. The groundwater conservation district, whi...
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September 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
“It all just floods and dries up, and it’s really hot. We don’t have sustained recharge occurring.”
What is a groundwater drought and how does the Barton Springs Aquifer recharge? Answer, it's complicated!
thedailytexan.com/2025/09/23/b...
What is a groundwater drought and how does the Barton Springs Aquifer recharge? Answer, it's complicated!
thedailytexan.com/2025/09/23/b...
Cotton quality was outstanding according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Corpus Christi office.
agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2025/09/03/c...
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Cotton crop thrives with timely rains across the state - AgriLife Today
Cotton production is expected to be better than average due to timely rains, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service reports.
agrilifetoday.tamu.edu
September 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Cotton quality was outstanding according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Corpus Christi office.
agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2025/09/03/c...
agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2025/09/03/c...
By the end of August, Exceptional Drought (D4) contracted to two smaller areas over the southern South Central and the Big Bend regions, specifically Medina, Frio, and Brewster counties, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Status Update for the Southern Plains (Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas):
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"Late-Summer Rain Could Improve Conditions in Kansas and Oklahoma, while Drought-Stricken Southern Texas Falls Short"
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"Late-Summer Rain Could Improve Conditions in Kansas and Oklahoma, while Drought-Stricken Southern Texas Falls Short"
Drought Status Update for the Southern Plains | August 27, 2025 | Drought.gov
NIDIS and partners will issue future Drought Status Updates as conditions evolve.
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September 6, 2025 at 7:37 PM
By the end of August, Exceptional Drought (D4) contracted to two smaller areas over the southern South Central and the Big Bend regions, specifically Medina, Frio, and Brewster counties, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
That was quite the disaster
September 4th, 2011:
The worst wildfire in Texas history began in Bastrop County as three small blazes combined, fueled by winds from Tropical Storm Lee. The fire burned 32,000+ acres, destroyed over 1600 homes, killed four people, and was not contained until October 10th.
The worst wildfire in Texas history began in Bastrop County as three small blazes combined, fueled by winds from Tropical Storm Lee. The fire burned 32,000+ acres, destroyed over 1600 homes, killed four people, and was not contained until October 10th.
September 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
That was quite the disaster
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Great article in the NYTimes about our comment to the DOE about their climate report.
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Scientists Denounce Trump Administration’s Climate Report
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September 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Great article in the NYTimes about our comment to the DOE about their climate report.
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/c...
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Our 400+ page comment on the DOE climate working group report is now out.
Our conclusion: The merchants of doubt are back, and they're coming for climate science.
Our conclusion: The merchants of doubt are back, and they're coming for climate science.
DOEresponseSite
On July 29, 2025, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a report from its Climate Working Group (CWG). This report features prominently in the EPA's reconsideration of its 2009 Endangerment Finding. In response, over 85 scientists have come together to write a comprehensive review, which is
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September 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Our 400+ page comment on the DOE climate working group report is now out.
Our conclusion: The merchants of doubt are back, and they're coming for climate science.
Our conclusion: The merchants of doubt are back, and they're coming for climate science.