Drought · Virgin Islands

Drought June 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022 · St. Croix, Virgin Islands

What the National Weather Service wrote

The drought event across the USVI is a concern to agricultural interests, as hot and dry days increase water demands, while stressing pastures, crops and native vegetation. Additionally, the groundwater reserves kept decreasing. Some agricultural interests are buying up to 3000 gallons of water daily to keep their products relatively healthy. Ranchers are also buying other supplements for the livestock. The hey to feet of the horses is scarce. A fire ban is now in effect for all the territory.

The wider storm

The rainfall deficit across the USVI worsened, with Severe Drought conditions for St. Thomas, and Extreme Drought conditions for Saint John and Saint Croix.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1040311. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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