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U.S. drought monitor and summary report for Aug. 15

This week's drought summary Conditions continued from last week with the southern part of the country, where above-normal …

This week's drought summary A strong area of mid-level high pressure, anchored over the southern tier of the country, continued …

This week's drought summary Dry conditions dominated the West and southern Plains, coupled with above-normal temperatures. …

This week's drought summary Areas of the High Plains, Central Plains, Midwest and South had the most active precipitation …