Drought — Coastal Kenedy, Texas

2025-03-25 to 2025-03-31 · Coastal Kenedy, Texas

Event narrative

Severe (D2) level drought expanded to cover the northern two-thirds of coastal Kenedy County on March 25th, courtesy of breezy to windy, generally dry (low humidity) days, and above average day/night temperatures with no wetting dew. Conditions would improve soon after rains on March 27-28, but the improvements were not recognized until the April 1st Drought Monitor update.

Unknown was impact to livestock (mainly cattle) in these areas.

Wider weather episode

Severe (D2) Drought conditions expanded east in northern and central Kenedy County to cover the coastal zones and barrier island on the 25th - due to persistent dry air and warm to hot conditions. The conditions would be short-lived, as torrential rains produced sufficient water to reduce conditions on April 1st.

Agricultural impacts (mainly cattle herd culling) were unknown in these areas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1249477. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.