Drought — Marshall Islands, Guam

2017-06-01 to 2017-06-30 · Marshall Islands, Guam

Event narrative

The Experimental Drought Assessment of the U.S. Drought Monitor showed that Utirik in the Northern Marshall Islands remained in short term extreme drought (Drought Level 3 of 4) and that Wotje remained in severe drought (Drought Level 2 of 4).

Kwajalein (Ebeye) improved their assessment as they are now in long-term abnormal dry conditions (Drought Level 0 of 4).

Rainfall amounts illustrate the dry conditions as Utirik saw only 1.60 inches of rainfall during the month as opposed to the usual 4.20 inches.

Wotje continues to improve with 8.86 inches compared to the average June rainfall of 5.61 inches. Kwajalein/Ebeye also improved as 10.80 inches fell as opposed to the average of 7.86 inches.

Other locations over the Marshalls also attest to the dry conditions. Alingalaplap

faired slightly worse as the observed June rainfall was 9.45 inches compared to the

average of 10.92 inches. Jaluit saw 5.41 inches compared to 10.37 inches and

Majuro saw 13.03 inches compared to 10.93 inches.

Wider weather episode

Dry weather prevails across parts of Micronesia. The rainfall has been so light that drought conditions persist across many islands.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 712961. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.