Drought — Westmoreland Ridges, Pennsylvania

2024-07-23 to 2024-07-31 · Westmoreland Ridges, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

Severe Drought conditions started July 23rd and continued in the end of September.

Wider weather episode

Portions of Fayette and Westmoreland counties in Pennsylvania were added to the Severe Drought (D2) areas of the Drought Monitor on July 23rd. Conditions have gradually deteriorated through the region, with Severe Drought continuing into September.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1206895. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.