Record late-February heat🌡️, continued expanding drought, and limited rainfall 🌧️affected much of the Southern Region last week.
Click here to read the latest summary➡️:https://www.srcc.tamu.edu/climate_reports/weekly-reports/02222026-02282026/
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Since the beginning of December, drought has expanded and intensified across the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southern Great Plains, which is typical during a La Niña winter.
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US Drought Monitor showing conditions for 3-5-26. For more information and drought statistics, visit https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/.
US Drought Monitor 3-5-26
For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the US Drought Monitor shows 45.94% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 42.81% last week.
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Southern Region Drought Update Valid February 17th to 25th, 2026 What Changed? Lacking rainfall worsened drought conditions across the lower MS Valley, ArkLaTex, and Far South TX. Exceptional drought (D4) developed in Jim Hogg and Brooks Counties in TX. Extreme drought (D3) expanded in Far South TX, east-central LA, MS, and OK. Widespread improvements across western TN ameliorated drought for almost 20% of the state. D3 improved slightly in AR. Most Impacted: Since the start of February, 1/4th of AR has been affected by Extreme Drought or worse (D3-D4). Over 99% of AR is impacted by Moderate to Exceptional (D1-D4) drought. Least Impacted: Over 75% of MS remains free of drought.
What’s Changed? Lacking rainfall worsened drought conditions across parts of TX, OK, AR, LA, and MS. Exceptional drought (D3) developed in central MS & southwest LA. Over 93% of OK & 97% of TX is affected by abnormal dryness or worse (D0-D4). A few localized improvements occurred in northeast LA & southeast MS. Most Impacted: For the past three weeks, 20% of AR is affected by Extreme Drought or worse (D3-D4), while over 99% of the state is affected by drought (D1-D4). Exceptional drought or worse (D3-D4) conditions continue to affect 15% of TX & 9% of OK. Least Impacted: Only 24% of MS is affected by drought (D1-D2), and another 30% affected by Abnormally Dry conditions (D0). TN is the only state without D3 or worse conditions.
A multi-year drought has continued to grip TX & OK, as ranchers brace for another harsh summer. Dr. Baule of the SRCC with support from NIDIS explain how heat, La Niña, & water shortages have kept the Southern Plains Dry. #txwx #SRCC #okwx
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www.drought.gov/drought-status-updates/drought-status-update-southern-plains-2026-01-22
Key Takeaways:
- Driest December on record for Oklahoma (since 1895)
- 3rd driest & 3rd warmest December on record for Texas (since 1895)
- 4th driest December on record for Kansas (1895)
Historic winter weather☃️ impacted much of the Southern Region with widespread snow, ice, and prolonged cold. Multiple areas set record low temperatures 🌡️ and remained below freezing for multiple days as Arctic air settled in. 🥶
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Persistent warmth and lack of rainfall are accelerating drought conditions across Texas. One of the driest six-month periods on record has drained soil moisture says Texas State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon Ph.D.
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agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/01/21/d...
Nighttime update🌙❄️: Radar is active across the Southern Region as the freezing line (red) pushes SE. A second wave of wintry precip and rain continues overnight into Sunday morning. Preliminary 24-hr snow totals greater than 4" stretch from the TX Panhandle to eastern TN.
WPC shows the highest chances of freezing rain accumulations ≥0.10" from central TX through central TN 🧊over the next 24hrs. Snow probabilities ≥1" are greatest in the TX Panhandle, across Oklahoma, and into northern Arkansas. Stay weather aware & warm! (2/2)
Midday update: The freezing line (black) is pushing through across the region. Snow is ongoing from West TX into Oklahoma🌨️. T-Storms continue across LA & MS. A wintry mix of freezing rain & sleet is falling across Northern MS & TN as the Arctic front races south.🥶 (1/2)
The graphics attached showcase what these alerts mean and the temperature thresholds behind them 🌡️. If you’re in an affected area, try to limit time outdoors, layer up, check on pets and pipes, and keep an eye on the forecast through the weekend! ❄️ (2/2)
Extreme Cold Watches and Warnings are in effect across parts of the Southern Region as a cold front passes through and ushers Arctic air into the region tomorrow and through the weekend. Many areas may remain below freezing for 48+ hours. This map shows affected counties. (1/2)
Warmer than normal temperatures continued across the Southern Region last week. Abnormal dryness continued across much of the region, with D0-D4 drought conditions affecting 91% of the total land area.
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Southern Region's Drought Monitor:
Texas had quite the D3 (Extreme Drought) expansion!
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The November Dry Horizons roundup of drought research and news is now available: drought.unl.edu/Publications....
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US Drought Monitor showing conditions for 12-18-25.
US Drought Monitor 12-18-25
For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the US Drought Monitor shows 33.99% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 33.81% last week.
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This assessment examines the 2020-2025 Southern Plains Drought's Development, Progression, and Impacts to multiple sectors
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Want to hear Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon talk in-depth about the 4th of July Texas flood and other extreme weather events? Follow the link below:
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Yesterday (11/18/25) was one for the history books! Measurements looked like July, not November as record highs spanned multiple states across the Southern Region.
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US Drought Monitor showing conditions for 11-13-25.
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.
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And here's a short explainer on aurora colors! 🎨
It never gets easier to see. 😢
