Drought — Coastal Kenedy, Texas

2023-03-14 to 2023-03-31 · Coastal Kenedy, Texas

Event narrative

Lack of persistent rainfall coupled with dry to very dry conditions led to the development of Extreme (D3) Drought across the western half of Coastal Kenedy County in mid-March.

Wider weather episode

Lack of persistent rainfall across the region led to the expansion of Extreme (D3) Drought for much of Coastal Kenedy County in mid-March. Severe (D2) Drought developed across Island Kenedy County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1076114. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.