Drought — Marshall Islands, Guam

2017-07-01 to 2017-07-31 · Marshall Islands, Guam

Event narrative

The Experimental Drought Assessment of the U.S. Drought Monitor showed that Utirik in the Northern Marshall Islands has worsened from short term extreme drought (Drought Level 3 of 4) to long-term exceptional drought (Drought Level 4 of 4)

Wotje remain severe drought (Drought Level 2 of 4).

Rainfall amounts illustrate the dry conditions as Utirik saw only 1.74 inches of rainfall during the month as opposed to the usual 4.83 inches.

Wotje continues to improve with 5.55 inches compared to the average July rainfall of 4.48 inches.

WFO Guam continued to issue bi-monthly Drought Information Statements for the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

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 712963. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.