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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!
Southern Region Weekly Drought Update
September 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Southern Region Weekly Drought Update
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- Last week, most of the Southern Region felt cooler than normal for this time of year.
- Widespread rainfall occurred across the western margins of the Region.
- Overall coverage of D0-D4 Drought takes up almost 50% of the land area.
- Last week, most of the Southern Region felt cooler than normal for this time of year.
- Widespread rainfall occurred across the western margins of the Region.
- Overall coverage of D0-D4 Drought takes up almost 50% of the land area.
September 16, 2025 at 4:52 AM
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- Last week, most of the Southern Region felt cooler than normal for this time of year.
- Widespread rainfall occurred across the western margins of the Region.
- Overall coverage of D0-D4 Drought takes up almost 50% of the land area.
- Last week, most of the Southern Region felt cooler than normal for this time of year.
- Widespread rainfall occurred across the western margins of the Region.
- Overall coverage of D0-D4 Drought takes up almost 50% of the land area.
Some of the hottest temperatures of the year occurred last week, particularly in Arkansas.
Read more at srcc.tamu.edu/blog/weekly-...
Read more at srcc.tamu.edu/blog/weekly-...
August 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Some of the hottest temperatures of the year occurred last week, particularly in Arkansas.
Read more at srcc.tamu.edu/blog/weekly-...
Read more at srcc.tamu.edu/blog/weekly-...
Weekly Drought Update for the South
August 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Weekly Drought Update for the South
Last week, the Southern Region experienced another round of its characteristic summertime weather pattern affectionately termed the “Ring of Fire.” Read how this impacted temperatures and rainfall below:
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August 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Last week, the Southern Region experienced another round of its characteristic summertime weather pattern affectionately termed the “Ring of Fire.” Read how this impacted temperatures and rainfall below:
srcc.tamu.edu/blog/weekly-...
srcc.tamu.edu/blog/weekly-...
July 15th Drought Monitor:
"Abnormally dry conditions were improved over southwest Arkansas while much of central Texas had the drought intensities reduced due to the ongoing rains. Some areas of (South Central) Texas recorded enough rain where a multiple category improvement was made."
"Abnormally dry conditions were improved over southwest Arkansas while much of central Texas had the drought intensities reduced due to the ongoing rains. Some areas of (South Central) Texas recorded enough rain where a multiple category improvement was made."
July 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
July 15th Drought Monitor:
"Abnormally dry conditions were improved over southwest Arkansas while much of central Texas had the drought intensities reduced due to the ongoing rains. Some areas of (South Central) Texas recorded enough rain where a multiple category improvement was made."
"Abnormally dry conditions were improved over southwest Arkansas while much of central Texas had the drought intensities reduced due to the ongoing rains. Some areas of (South Central) Texas recorded enough rain where a multiple category improvement was made."
The longest record for atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) observations in the world (from Mauna Loa Observatory) found that CO₂ concentrations have already peaked! May's CO2 concentrations are 3.6 ppm higher than last year.
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June 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The longest record for atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) observations in the world (from Mauna Loa Observatory) found that CO₂ concentrations have already peaked! May's CO2 concentrations are 3.6 ppm higher than last year.
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@noaa.gov
June Drought Outlook from NWS Climate Prediction Center:
Drought is predicted to persist south of the Brazos River in Texas. Fortunately, it is predicted to end near the Oklahoma & Texas panhandles.
Drought is predicted to persist south of the Brazos River in Texas. Fortunately, it is predicted to end near the Oklahoma & Texas panhandles.
June 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
June Drought Outlook from NWS Climate Prediction Center:
Drought is predicted to persist south of the Brazos River in Texas. Fortunately, it is predicted to end near the Oklahoma & Texas panhandles.
Drought is predicted to persist south of the Brazos River in Texas. Fortunately, it is predicted to end near the Oklahoma & Texas panhandles.
Widespread improvements occurred in Texas and the panhandles. Johnson and Carter counties in Tennessee also experienced drought improvements, leaving the state drought-free.
Read below for details:
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Read below for details:
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June 6, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Widespread improvements occurred in Texas and the panhandles. Johnson and Carter counties in Tennessee also experienced drought improvements, leaving the state drought-free.
Read below for details:
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Read below for details:
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Temperature and Precipitation Outlooks for the next 2 weeks from the Climate Prediction Center:
Temperatures are leaning below normal in Oklahoma and the Panhandles, and leaning above normal in South Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and West Tennessee.
Precipitation is leaning above normal!
Temperatures are leaning below normal in Oklahoma and the Panhandles, and leaning above normal in South Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and West Tennessee.
Precipitation is leaning above normal!
May 30, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Temperature and Precipitation Outlooks for the next 2 weeks from the Climate Prediction Center:
Temperatures are leaning below normal in Oklahoma and the Panhandles, and leaning above normal in South Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and West Tennessee.
Precipitation is leaning above normal!
Temperatures are leaning below normal in Oklahoma and the Panhandles, and leaning above normal in South Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and West Tennessee.
Precipitation is leaning above normal!
Widespread one-class improvements concentrated in the panhandles and central Texas, as well as no drought degradations in the rest of the Region.
How does this compare to last year?
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How does this compare to last year?
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May 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Widespread one-class improvements concentrated in the panhandles and central Texas, as well as no drought degradations in the rest of the Region.
How does this compare to last year?
srcc.tamu.edu/blog/weekly-...
How does this compare to last year?
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Last week, plentiful rainfall and seasonably cooler temperatures encompassed the Southern Region. Louisiana, Mississippi, and parts of Texas received over 2 times their normal rainfall amounts.
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May 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Last week, plentiful rainfall and seasonably cooler temperatures encompassed the Southern Region. Louisiana, Mississippi, and parts of Texas received over 2 times their normal rainfall amounts.
srcc.tamu.edu/blog/weekly-...
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Plentiful rainfall and seasonal temperatures last week did much to ameliorate drought in Oklahoma and Texas.
Read more below:
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Read more below:
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May 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Plentiful rainfall and seasonal temperatures last week did much to ameliorate drought in Oklahoma and Texas.
Read more below:
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Read more below:
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In 2020 my great aunt passed left me her Hi-Fi and record collection. The collection consists of Cajun French music, zydeco, and blues from record labels local to the TX/LA coastal area. I'd love to have the ability to save to digital on some of those!
May 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
In 2020 my great aunt passed left me her Hi-Fi and record collection. The collection consists of Cajun French music, zydeco, and blues from record labels local to the TX/LA coastal area. I'd love to have the ability to save to digital on some of those!
Impressive May rainfall totals here in the Brazos Valley
May 7, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Impressive May rainfall totals here in the Brazos Valley
Quite the storm here today
May 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Quite the storm here today