National Drought Summary - April 1, 2008
The Southeast and Mid-Atlantic
Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico
Author: Rich Tinker, Climate Prediction Center, NOAA
Dryness Categories
D0 ... Abnormally Dry ... used for areas showing dryness but not yet in drought, or for areas recovering from drought.
Drought Intensity Categories
D1 ... Moderate Drought
D2 ... Severe Drought
D3 ... Extreme Drought
D4 ... Exceptional Drought
Drought or Dryness Types
A ... Agricultural
H ... Hydrological
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