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The Natural Resources Conservation Service produces this weekly report using data and products from the National Water and Climate Center and other agencies.
Source: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
The report focuses on seasonal snowpack, precipitation, temperature, and drought conditions in the U.S.
September 2024 wrapped with severe weather impacting the eastern and western U.S. Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the Southeast, while extreme heat scorched the Southwest. Phoenix, AZ measured a record-breaking average monthly temperature of 94.6°F during September, where records date back to 1896. October temperatures have continued the trend of topping heat records in the region, with 113°F in Phoenix, AZ, 117°F in Palm Springs, CA, and 100°F in San Jose, CA recorded on October 1.
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Several heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories are in place for the Southwest as of October 3, where temperatures are expected to reach the triple digits in some locations through the weekend.
