Drought — St. Croix, Virgin Islands

2022-08-01 to 2022-08-31 · St. Croix, Virgin Islands

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

The rainfall deficit across the USVI improved some on August, especially for St. Croix. However, a Severe Drought continued for St. Thomas and St. Croix, and an Extreme Drought continued for St. John.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1045701. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.