Drought — Marshall Islands, Guam

2023-03-21 to 2023-03-31 · Marshall Islands, Guam

Event narrative

Wotje's drought classification was changed from moderate drought (D1) to severe drought (D2) after 6 consecutive weeks of no rain. Wotje has had no rainfall during the month of March, 1.30 inches during Feb, and less than 4 inches in January.

Wider weather episode

ENSO neutral pattern prevails after three consecutive years of La Nia, bringing a drier pattern to Micronesia and the Marshall islands.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1090547. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.