/tags/u-s-drought-monitor U.S. Drought Monitor en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:19:20 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-12/why-this-summer-was-hotter-drier-and-wetter-than-normal Extreme weather fluctuations jeopardize the lives and livelihoods of people in the Midwest region. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:19:20 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-12/why-this-summer-was-hotter-drier-and-wetter-than-normal Ulaa Kuziez /health-science-environment/2024-05-14/missouri-illinois-drought-improving-april-rain This year saw one of the wettest Aprils on record in Missouri, which is welcome during the state’s ongoing drought. Tue, 14 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-05-14/missouri-illinois-drought-improving-april-rain Kate Grumke /health-science-environment/2024-04-10/missouri-tries-tolimit-exports-from-rivers-lakes Legislation granted initial approval Wednesday in the Missouri House prohibits exporting water to other states without a permit. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 22:55:20 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-04-10/missouri-tries-tolimit-exports-from-rivers-lakes Allison Kite /health-science-environment/2024-03-11/a-warm-winter-and-lingering-drought-could-set-up-a-tough-growing-season-in-the-midwest A dry winter, El Niño and the warmest winter temperatures on record are contributing to ongoing dry conditions across the Midwest. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-03-11/a-warm-winter-and-lingering-drought-could-set-up-a-tough-growing-season-in-the-midwest Kate Grumke /health-science-environment/2023-08-11/recent-rain-has-eased-droughts-in-missouri-and-illinois-but-the-states-remain-dry The corn and soybean crops in Missouri and Illinois are in better condition because of the recent rain, meaning it didn’t come too late in the growing season to make a difference. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-08-11/recent-rain-has-eased-droughts-in-missouri-and-illinois-but-the-states-remain-dry Eric Schmid /health-science-environment/2023-07-24/most-of-the-midwest-is-in-drought-and-theres-no-simple-way-to-get-out-of-it Changing rainfall amounts, soil conditions and river levels all complicate the situation, which kicked off with a stretch of dryness this spring. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:33:46 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-07-24/most-of-the-midwest-is-in-drought-and-theres-no-simple-way-to-get-out-of-it Eric Schmid /health-science-environment/2023-06-08/farmers-state-leaders-worry-about-a-drought-affecting-85-of-missouri-counties Also in response to the drought, Wentzville issued a voluntary water conservation declaration that takes effect Monday. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:58:55 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-06-08/farmers-state-leaders-worry-about-a-drought-affecting-85-of-missouri-counties Lilley Halloran /2013-02-22/winter-storm-could-provide-some-short-term-drought-relief-in-missouri The winter storm that dumped several inches of snow and ice across much of Missouri may bring some short-term relief to the state’s drought conditions.… Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:57:27 GMT /2013-02-22/winter-storm-could-provide-some-short-term-drought-relief-in-missouri Marshall Griffin /2012-10-04/drought-conditions-in-mo-improve-slightly-still-dry-for-long-term Missouri’s overall drought picture remains dry, although there is some slight improvement in portions of the Show-Me State.The latest map shows the… Thu, 04 Oct 2012 22:22:37 GMT /2012-10-04/drought-conditions-in-mo-improve-slightly-still-dry-for-long-term Marshall Griffin /government-politics-issues/2012-09-20/drought-improves-in-mo-but-still-expected-to-continue Drought conditions have eased across most of Missouri, but some parts of the state are still very dry. Much of the relief can be credited to the remnants… Thu, 20 Sep 2012 22:47:38 GMT /government-politics-issues/2012-09-20/drought-improves-in-mo-but-still-expected-to-continue Marshall Griffin