Drought — Southern Liberty, Texas

2023-07-25 to 2023-07-31 · Southern Liberty, Texas

Event narrative

With a lack of rainfall and constant extreme heat throughout the month of July, the U.S. Drought Monitor classification was increased to Severe Drought (D2) on July 25. This resulted in the institution of burn bans across large portions of SE TX.

Wider weather episode

Drought conditions became more severe due to a lack of rainfall and persistent excessive heat.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1127219. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.