Drought conditions are intensifying across the Great Plains and Midwest due to strengthening El Nino, which is being tracked by NOAA.

The entities involved

• Great Plains →

  broad expanse of flat land west of the Mississippi River and east of the Rocky Mountains

  • The Great Plains region, including Nebraska, is facing widespread drought cycles, low river flows, and the impact of recent rains on grass recovery.Sun 05:56
  • The Baltimore Museum of Art is displaying a historical buffalo skull image, highlighting the deep roots of the Cree on the Great Plains.Fri 22:17
• El Nino →
  • Extreme El Nino could cause major economic losses for island economies in the Caribbean and wider Latin America.22:38
  • El Niño weather pattern is driving flooding across Latin America, affecting commercial waterways in Paraguay.22:38
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration →

  agency in the United States Federal Government

  • NOAA and Malibu announce a partnership focused on public safety and emergency preparedness.16:05
  • Climate risks are compounding existing health crises globally, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.Wed 18:45

Related events

• NOAA and NASA are monitoring the drought profile in Colorado.Oct 13
• NWS and NOAA provided climate predictions and impact information regarding El Niño for Watauga County.Oct 15