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Drought in Lowlands of the Bootheel, New Mexico

Drought July 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022 · Lowlands of the Bootheel, New Mexico

What the National Weather Service wrote

All areas except the far southeast part of the zone started the month in Severe(D2) drought. By the end of July, the northwest and southeast sections of the zone were in Moderate(D1) drought while the central area remained in Severe(D2) drought. The Antelope Wells Cooperative Observer reported 2.70 inches of precipitation which was 0.44 inches below normal.

The wider storm

Above normal rainfall in late June and July brought some relief to drought conditions across southern New Mexico in July.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1046803. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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