From The UK Ag. Weather Center:
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See drought definations below.
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Date: Monday Jan 9, 2012
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Soil moisture conditions continued to be mostly wet across the Bluegrass state.
The mostly mild weather continued from the previous 3 weeks of very mild winter
conditions. But unlike previous weeks, this past week held very little rainfall
for the Bluegrass state. The week started off seasonably cold with some of the
coldest temperatures this year in the low teens and snowfall across the state.
By mid-week temperatures had bounced back into the upper 50s and some mid 60s
and a spell of sunny, dry days thru the weekend.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 45 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 7 JAN 2012
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 42.0 0.73 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.09 0.64 1.61 -0.32 0.26 2.94 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 40.9 0.88 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.08 0.80 1.79 -0.18 0.31 3.58 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 40.4 1.01 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.08 0.93 1.88 -0.01 0.92 3.69 F
KY 4 EASTERN 40.5 1.00 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.07 0.93 1.88 -0.01 0.86 4.05 F
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Date: Monday Jan 1, 2012 EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
The final few days of December 2011 was mild but the story was the above normal
rainfall which placed the entire state as the wettest year on record for over
the past 100 years. Listed below are the top 5 years record rainfall for the
state as a whole. Several weather stations in southeast Kentucky recieved over
15 inches for the month. The total for 2011 is preliminary through Dec.
31st.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 44 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 31 DEC 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 42.0 0.73 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.09 0.64 1.93 -0.64 2.85 3.10 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 40.9 0.88 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.08 0.80 1.97 -0.36 1.93 3.67 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 40.4 1.01 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.08 0.93 1.89 -0.02 2.22 3.68 F
KY 4 EASTERN 40.5 1.00 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.07 0.93 1.89 -0.04 1.64 4.07 F
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PDSI values for the 11 drought (or wet) categories.
4.0 and above Extreme moist spell
3.0 to 3.99 Very moist spell
2.0 to 2.99 Unusual moist spell
1.0 to 1.99 Moist spell
.5 to .99 Incipient moist spell
.49 to -.49 Near normal
-.50 to -.99 Incipient drought
-1.0 to -1.99 Mild drought
-2.0 to -2.99 Moderate drought
-3.0 to -3.99 Severe drought
-4.0 and below Extreme drought
CMI values when the index increased or did not change from the
previous week.
3.0 and above Excessively wet, some fields
flooded
2.0 to 2.99 Too wet, some standing water
1.0 to 1.99 Prospects above normal, some
fields too wet
0 to .99 Moisture adequate for present
needs
0 to -.99 Prospects improved but rain
still needed
1.0 to -1.99 Some improvement but still too
dry
-2.0 to -2.99 Drought eased but sill serious
-3.0 to -3.99 Drought continues, rain
urgently needed
-4.0 and below Not enough rain, still
extremely dry
CMI values when the index decreased
3.0 and above Some drying but still exces-
sively wet
2.0 to 3.99 More dry weather needed, work
delayed
1.0 to 1.99 Favorable, except still too
wet in spots
0 to .99 Favorable for normal growth
and fieldwork
0 to -.99 Topsoil moisture short,
germination slow
-1.0 to -1.99 Abnormally dry, prospects
deteriorating
-2.0 to -2.99 Too dry, yield prospects
reduced
-3.0 to -3.99 Potential yields severly cut
by drought
-4.0 and below Extremely dry, most crops
ruined
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Date: Monday Dec 27, 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
The final full week of December 2011 was mostly very mild with widespread rain
during the mid-week period. The amount of rainfall was near normal for the week,
but for the most part, it placed the entire state near the top for record yearly
rainall for over the past 100 years.
Listed below are the top 5 years record rainfall for the state as a whole. The
total for 2011 is preliminary through Dec. 27th.
Ranking of Kentucky Top 5 Yearly Rainfall Totals
Rank Value Year
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1 64.34 2011*
2 62.93 1950
3 62.86 1979
4 58.88 1989
5 57.82 1935
* = preliminary
For Lexington, rainfall since Jan 1, the total to date was 65.19 inches, which
was 20.73 inches above normal. Last year, rainfall todate for Lexington was only
37.66 inches. For Paducah, rainfall since Jan 1, the total to date was 74.13
inches, which was 25.86 inches above normal. Last year, rainfall todate for
Lexington was only 35.92 inches.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 43 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 24 DEC 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 43.8 1.05 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.11 0.94 2.57 -0.69 3.71 3.21 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 43.3 1.02 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.11 0.91 2.33 -0.51 3.85 3.74 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 42.8 0.92 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.11 0.81 1.91 -0.28 3.84 3.64 F
KY 4 EASTERN 42.7 1.14 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.10 1.04 1.93 0.15 2.75 4.07 F
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Date: Monday Dec 19 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
For the first time since mid November the Commonwealth experienced a below
normal week for precipitation. Rainfall came in mid week from a passing cold
front. However unlike the previous few fronts, this front only provided light to
moderate rainfall across the state. Prior to the front passing through southerly
flow provided some much above normal high temperatures during the middle of the
week. Much of the state recorded highs in the 60’s Wednesday and Thursday.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Drying But Still Excessively Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 42 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 17 DEC 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 41.9 0.69 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.08 0.61 3.26 -2.03 5.40 3.19 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 41.1 0.60 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.08 0.52 2.84 -1.79 5.08 3.73 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 40.1 0.36 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.07 0.29 2.19 -1.61 4.84 3.56 P
KY 4 EASTERN 41.0 0.42 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.08 0.34 1.78 -1.08 3.19 3.92 P
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Date: Monday Dec 12 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was the 4th week in a row that the Commonwealth has received
nearly double its normal precipitation. All the precipitation came early in the
week from another slow moving low pressure system. Unlike precipitation,
temperatures did not stay above normal. Behind the low pressure system
temperatures cooled down to below seasonal normals and stayed that way for the
remainder of the week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Drying But Still Excessively Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 41 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 10 DEC 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 41.3 1.59 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.08 1.51 3.32 -0.28 6.17 2.73 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 43.1 2.95 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.11 2.84 5.06 0.63 7.27 3.97 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 43.3 2.54 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.12 2.42 4.27 0.58 6.73 3.89 F
KY 4 EASTERN 43.6 1.88 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.12 1.76 3.20 0.34 5.35 4.29 F
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Date: Monday Dec 5th EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was the third week in a row that the Commonwealth has more than
doubled its normal precipitation. Early in the week a front moved across the
state which brought widespread heavy rainfall. Then late in the week another
front moved in from the northwest, which brought heavy rainfall to western parts
of the state. Temperatures dropped of considerably from the previous week, with
below normal temperatures for the first half of the week. A brief warm up came
over the weekend. This was due to southerly flow ahead of the late week frontal
system.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 40 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 3 DEC 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 53.5 3.12 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.29 2.83 4.92 0.77 6.56 2.86 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 53.6 2.39 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.30 2.09 3.68 0.52 4.58 3.20 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 52.0 1.98 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.28 1.70 2.97 0.45 4.00 3.09 F
KY 4 EASTERN 51.4 1.48 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.26 1.22 2.32 0.16 3.33 3.75 F
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Date: Monday Nov 28 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was the second week in a row that the Commonwealth has more than
doubled its normal rainfall. Rainfall came from two separate lingering frontal
boundaries that came early and late in the week. Once again the majority of rain
fell in the western portion of the state. Winds for much of the week were
moderate and southerly, which kept temperatures above normal.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 39 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 26 NOV 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 53.5 3.12 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.29 2.57 4.15 1.55 4.86 2.26 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 53.6 2.39 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.31 2.08 3.16 1.03 3.52 2.80 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 52.0 1.98 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.28 1.70 2.52 0.90 3.27 2.71 F
KY 4 EASTERN 51.4 1.48 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.26 1.22 2.16 0.30 2.94 3.55 F
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Date: Monday Nov 21 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was a wet one. Heavy rainfall came early in the week from a
stationary front that set up to the northwest. A very similar system set up late
in the week as well and dumped another batch of heavy rainfall on Sunday, mainly
in the western part of the state. Temperatures started off well above normal
early in the week with highs in the 70s. By mid week the first system moved
through which dropped temperatures down to some of the coldest so far this
season. Later in the week southerly flow returned and temperatures warmed back
up to above normal.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 38 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 19 NOV 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 53.2 3.47 1.00 7.74 97.1 0.29 0.00 2.60 2.53 3.23 1.59 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 51.5 2.56 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.27 0.27 2.13 2.06 2.50 2.34 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 50.8 1.79 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.27 0.91 1.62 0.99 2.74 2.28 F
KY 4 EASTERN 49.5 1.96 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.23 1.61 1.86 1.21 3.03 3.30 F
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Date: Monday Nov 14 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was the first with above normal temperatures since mid October.
Temperatures started off warm early in the week then dropped off quite a few
degrees below normal mid week from a passing cold front. After the front passed,
winds picked up and shifted to out of the south. This brought in warmer
temperatures for the last 2 days of the week. The cold front that passed through
mid week did not bring much moisture, as showers were light and scattered at
best.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 37 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 12 NOV 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 50.7 0.44 1.00 4.81 64.6 0.25 0.00 0.20 -0.01 0.85 0.84 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 48.4 0.59 1.00 6.54 83.8 0.21 0.00 0.38 0.00 1.44 1.96 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 47.5 0.76 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.20 0.15 1.18 -0.01 3.58 2.13 F
KY 4 EASTERN 46.9 0.56 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.19 0.37 1.03 -0.21 3.55 2.99 F
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Date: Monday Nov 7th EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
The cooling trend continued for the Commonwealth as this was the 3rd week in a
row with below normal temperature. Once again rainfall was provided by a low
pressure system from the west that moved through mid week. Most of the state
received around a half an inch; however some northern parts of the state
received around an inch or more.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 36 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 5 NOV 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 50.7 0.44 1.00 4.62 62.4 0.25 0.00 0.21 -0.26 0.72 0.87 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 48.4 0.59 1.00 6.16 79.6 0.22 0.00 0.38 -0.20 1.31 1.94 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 47.5 0.76 1.00 7.59 95.5 0.21 0.00 1.19 -0.08 3.18 2.01 F
KY 4 EASTERN 46.9 0.56 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.19 0.37 1.24 -0.40 3.89 2.96 F
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Date: Monday Oct 31 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
For the first time since late September each climate division received above
normal rainfall. Most of the rainfall came mid week from a passing cold front,
with the highest rainfall totals having occurred in the northern and eastern
parts of the state. Prior to the cold front passing temperatures were above
normal with highs in the 70s. Behind the front temperatures dropped sharply and
stayed below normal for the remainder of the week, with lows in the mid to upper
20s to end the week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 35 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 29 OCT 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 54.1 0.97 1.00 4.43 60.4 0.34 0.00 0.47 0.23 0.14 0.87 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 52.4 0.97 1.00 5.79 75.5 0.31 0.00 0.58 0.22 0.53 1.24 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 50.5 1.15 1.00 7.04 89.4 0.28 0.00 1.27 0.24 2.07 1.86 F
KY 4 EASTERN 50.6 1.12 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.27 0.85 1.64 0.22 3.04 2.89 F
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Date: Monday Oct 24 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week conditions were the complete opposite of the previous two, with
above normal rainfall and below normal temperatures. Rainfall came from a low
pressure system that started to our south on Tuesday and migrated to northern
Ohio by Thursday. Along with the rainfall the low pressure provided cloudy
skies, cool temperatures, and breezy conditions. Behind the system high pressure
built in and allowed skies to clear up. This warmed up afternoon high
temperatures; however the clear skies allowed overnight lows to drop to around
freezing. This provided widespread frost late in the week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 34 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 22 OCT 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 53.4 0.57 0.45 4.35 53.4 0.33 0.00 0.24 0.11 0.90 0.68 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 52.8 0.71 0.87 5.26 68.2 0.33 0.00 0.36 0.24 1.00 0.89 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 51.9 1.59 1.00 6.17 79.7 0.32 0.00 1.03 0.90 2.36 1.57 F
KY 4 EASTERN 53.4 1.66 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.34 0.25 1.42 0.92 2.22 2.59 F
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Date: Monday Oct 17 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was the 2nd straight week with above normal temperatures after
the previous 4 weeks were all below normal. The week started off with high
pressure in control of the Commonwealth’s weather. This provided mostly clear
skies and highs in mid 70s to low 80s. Mid to late week a low pressure system
from the west moved through the state, which dropped an average of just over a
half an inch of rainfall state wide. Behind this system conditions were windy
and skies cleared back up.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 33 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 15 OCT 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 63.3 0.41 0.21 4.35 50.7 0.61 0.00 0.13 -0.10 1.81 0.63 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 61.9 0.61 0.49 5.26 63.9 0.58 0.00 0.12 -0.07 1.29 0.70 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 60.4 0.59 0.53 5.37 65.6 0.55 0.00 0.13 -0.09 1.64 0.88 P
KY 4 EASTERN 60.5 0.94 0.80 4.13 82.1 0.54 0.00 0.50 0.35 1.28 2.07 F
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Date: Monday Oct 10 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
After 4 weeks in a row of below normal temperatures the first full week of
October starts off on the warm side. However; low temperatures to start the week
dropped to the 30s in some locations. The warm temperatures and clear skies were
provided by a large area of high pressure that remained over the region all
week. This high pressure also kept moisture out of the state, with no rainfall
recorded anywhere in the Commonwealth.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 32 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 8 OCT 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 62.0 1.78 1.00 5.55 72.8 0.58 0.00 1.05 0.39 3.81 1.31 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 60.9 1.57 1.00 6.27 80.8 0.56 0.00 0.96 0.36 2.64 2.19 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 59.0 1.57 1.00 6.42 82.4 0.52 0.00 1.04 0.40 3.34 1.68 F
KY 4 EASTERN 60.6 0.63 0.95 4.13 84.7 0.56 0.00 0.24 -0.06 1.10 2.15 F
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Date: Monday Oct 3 EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week made for the fourth week in a row with below normal temperatures.
For the beginning and middle part of the week temperatures were just below
seasonal highs and lows; however after a cold front moved through towards the
end of the week temperatures dropped sharply. Sunday morning the lowest
temperatures of the season so far occurred all across the state. Lows dropped to
31 in some locations and patchy frost occurred across the Commonwealth. Most all
rainfall came on Monday from a cut off low pressure system set up to the north.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 31 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 1 OCT 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 62.0 1.78 1.00 4.35 59.4 0.59 0.00 0.66 0.38 2.73 0.89 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 60.9 1.57 1.00 5.26 69.5 0.57 0.00 0.60 0.58 3.60 1.06 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 59.0 1.57 1.00 5.37 70.8 0.53 0.00 0.64 0.61 3.95 1.29 F
KY 4 EASTERN 60.6 0.63 0.88 4.13 83.4 0.57 0.00 0.30 -0.32 4.63 2.10 P
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Date: Monday Sep 26 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was the third week in a row with below normal temperatures. Cloud
cover and rainfall once again kept high temperatures well below normal; however
this kept overnight lows above normal. Rainfall was present in the state nearly
everyday, with the heaviest rain falling in the west late in the week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 30 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 24 SEP 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 67.0 1.80 1.00 3.16 46.2 0.77 0.00 0.28 0.82 0.59 -0.19 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 66.0 1.22 1.00 4.26 58.4 0.75 0.00 0.02 0.27 1.66 0.40 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 64.6 1.15 1.00 4.33 59.2 0.72 0.00 0.03 0.35 1.74 0.52 P
KY 4 EASTERN 65.3 1.09 0.82 4.13 82.5 0.74 0.00 0.62 0.07 3.29 2.05 P
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Date: Monday Sep 19 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
For the first time since January of this year the Commonwealth experienced 2
weeks in a row of below normal temperature. Temperatures started off a little
warmer than normal this past week, with highs in the 80s to low 90s. However; by
mid week a cold front moved through the state which dropped temperatures well
below seasonal normals. The cold front also brought in the majority of rainfall
for the week, which fell mostly in the western parts of the state.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.44 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 29 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 17 SEP 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 66.3 0.78 0.01 3.14 35.0 0.77 0.00 -0.51 0.61 -1.39 -1.13 P 2.44
KY 2 CENTRAL 65.3 2.64 1.00 6.06 78.4 0.74 0.00 1.02 1.37 2.49 1.49 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 64.4 2.24 1.00 5.60 73.4 0.73 0.00 0.66 0.97 2.30 1.30 F
KY 4 EASTERN 65.3 3.64 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.76 2.01 3.38 2.36 6.28 3.29 F
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Date: Monday Sep 12 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
After 7 straight weeks in a row of below normal rainfall, the remnants of
Tropical Storm Lee provided a wet week. Most of the heavy rainfall fell Sunday
and Monday, with light showers and drizzle through Friday. Unfortunately, little
to no rainfall reached the far western purchase area of the state. However; all
other counties in drought received around or above normal rainfall for the week.
Temperatures also changed a great deal this past week. For the first time since
mid June, the Commonwealth experienced a below normal week for temperature.
Average high temperatures changed from the 90s one week ago to the mid 70s and
upper 60s this past week, all due to the heavy cloud cover from Lee.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.91 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 28 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 10 SEP 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 66.3 0.78 0.00 3.14 34.9 0.78 0.00 -1.12 0.92 -1.74 -1.32 P 2.91
KY 2 CENTRAL 65.3 2.64 1.00 4.16 57.3 0.76 0.00 -0.35 1.76 -0.08 0.07 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 64.4 2.24 1.00 4.09 56.5 0.74 0.00 -0.31 1.45 -0.52 -0.20 P
KY 4 EASTERN 65.3 3.64 1.00 4.13 85.4 0.77 0.00 1.02 2.38 1.54 1.98 P
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Date: Monday Sep 6 EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week the Commonwealth experienced the hot weather from earlier this
summer. Highs were well above normal, with most days topping out in the mid to
upper 90s and even the low 100s in some locations. Rainfall was also below
normal for the 7th straight week. Most all of the week was rain free until a
cold front moved through the state on Sunday. This brought everything from a
trace of rainfall to over an inch across the state.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 3.82 inches,
Central 3.29 inches, Bluegrass 4.08 inches and East 1.91 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 27 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 3 SEP 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 79.7 0.07 0.00 3.14 34.9 1.34 0.00 -2.04 -0.58 -2.61 -1.54 F 3.82
KY 2 CENTRAL 78.3 0.03 0.00 3.28 36.5 1.28 0.00 -2.11 -0.59 -2.67 -1.32 P 3.29
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 76.0 0.04 0.00 3.59 39.8 1.19 0.00 -1.76 -0.57 -2.43 -1.79 F 4.08
KY 4 EASTERN 74.4 0.06 0.00 2.26 37.6 1.14 0.00 -1.36 -0.67 -1.68 -0.95 P 1.91
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Date: Monday Aug 29 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was another dry one across the Commonwealth, with many locations
recording no rainfall. Western and central parts of the state, which needed rain
the most, received the least amount of rainfall. This worsened drought
conditions in those areas and helped to spread them further east. Temperature
wise the state had its 3rd week in a row with near normal temperatures.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.93 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 2.29 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 26 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 27 AUG 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.3 0.70 0.00 4.00 44.4 1.21 0.00 -0.72 0.09 -1.16 -0.55 P 0.93
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.6 0.55 0.00 4.06 45.1 1.15 0.00 -1.03 -0.01 -1.98 -0.31 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.7 0.27 0.00 4.12 45.8 1.08 0.00 -1.18 -0.29 -1.83 -1.09 P 2.29
KY 4 EASTERN 72.5 0.39 0.00 2.73 45.6 1.08 0.00 -0.72 -0.34 -1.43 -0.22 P
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Date: Monday Aug 22 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week made for the 5th week in a row with below normal rainfall.
However; unlike last week the majority of rainfall that the state received fell
in the west. Fortunately some of our drier counties like Christian, Todd, and
Logan received the most rainfall. Temperatures across the Commonwealth did not
differ much from last week, with most locations near or just below seasonal
normals.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 1.17 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 25 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 20 AUG 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.3 0.70 0.00 4.24 47.1 1.24 0.00 -0.81 0.11 -1.81 -0.45 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.6 0.55 0.00 4.35 48.3 1.17 0.00 -1.02 -0.01 -2.32 -0.06 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.7 0.27 0.00 4.53 50.3 1.10 0.00 -0.89 -0.37 -2.21 -0.62 P 1.17
KY 4 EASTERN 72.5 0.39 0.00 3.09 51.5 1.10 0.00 -0.38 -0.33 -1.46 0.24 P
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Date: Monday Aug 15, 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Big temperature change for the past week as cloudy skies and cooler temperatures
were the rule. After nearly 5 weeks of oppressive heat and humidity, seasonably
cooler temperatures prevailed last week. The eastern half of the Commonwealth
was the big winner on rainfall last week. West and Central locations were well
below normal for the week, the Bluegrass area near normal rainfall and east well
above normal rainfall.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 24 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 13 AUG 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 78.3 0.29 0.00 4.50 50.0 1.35 0.00 -0.93 -0.41 -2.63 0.55 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 77.8 0.47 0.00 4.68 52.0 1.33 0.00 -1.01 -0.22 -2.63 0.37 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 75.4 1.03 0.00 5.00 55.6 1.23 0.00 -0.51 0.23 -1.88 0.28 P
KY 4 EASTERN 75.6 1.48 0.22 3.38 60.1 1.26 0.00 -0.05 0.42 -0.92 0.76 P
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Date: Monday Aug 8, 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Another hot week as rain from isolated thunderstorms was sparse during the
workweek. The far west and Bluegrass areas were the big winners on rainfall over
the weekend. This was especially beneficial for many of the western counties
where agricultural drought had started to develop. Very dry conditions continued
in many sections of the west, along the KY/TN border and some northern counties
along the Ohio River. It was the 5th week in a row with above normal
temperatures. By mid-week, several locations reported daily temperatures of 100
degrees or greater and heat indices of 115 and greater.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 23 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 6 AUG 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 83.6 0.33 0.00 4.71 52.4 1.65 0.00 -0.98 -0.50 -2.61 0.62 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 82.4 0.51 0.00 5.20 57.8 1.60 0.00 -0.75 -0.36 -2.04 0.85 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 81.5 0.39 0.00 4.77 53.0 1.57 0.00 -1.15 -0.48 -2.78 -0.09 P
KY 4 EASTERN 80.2 0.80 0.00 3.44 57.4 1.52 0.00 -0.39 -0.28 -0.92 0.58 P
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Date: Monday Aug 1, 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was the 4th week in a row with above normal temperature; however
it was the first week in 5 that temperatures cooled down from the previous week.
This last week was very similar to the previous week, with only slightly lower
temperatures and less rainfall. Highs were in the upper 80s to mid 90s
throughout the week, which once again stressed livestock and crops. Rainfall was
isolated in the Commonwealth, with several stations reporting little to no
rainfall for the week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 22 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 30 JUL 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 83.6 0.33 0.00 5.52 61.3 1.67 0.00 -0.48 -0.44 -1.27 1.25 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 82.4 0.51 0.00 5.92 65.7 1.62 0.00 -0.39 -0.32 -1.35 1.39 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 81.5 0.39 0.00 5.49 61.0 1.59 0.00 -0.67 -0.47 -1.59 0.69 P
KY 4 EASTERN 80.2 0.80 0.00 3.91 65.2 1.54 0.00 -0.11 -0.25 -0.27 1.07 P
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Date: Monday Jul 25 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was the 3rd week in a row with above normal temperatures. It was
also the hottest week thus far in the Commonwealth, with many locations topping
out above 90 everyday. High humidity levels only made conditions worse, having
caused heat indices to go above 100 and even 110 in some locations. Rainfall was
scattered this past week, which caused stations to either record little to no
rainfall to a couple of inches.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 21 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 23 JUL 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 83.7 0.07 0.00 6.48 72.0 1.69 0.00 -0.04 -0.24 -0.04 1.88 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 82.6 0.51 0.00 6.75 75.0 1.65 0.00 -0.07 -0.18 -0.84 1.95 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 81.6 1.00 0.00 6.33 70.3 1.61 0.00 -0.20 -0.16 -0.90 1.49 P
KY 4 EASTERN 78.7 1.20 0.00 4.46 74.3 1.45 0.00 0.14 -0.02 -0.15 1.57 P
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Date: Monday Jul 18, 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Above normal rainfall and temperatures for the second week and 4 out of the last
5 weeks have been wetter than normal. And, while there are scattered holes in
the rainfall pattern received, especially in the far northern part of the state,
for the most part the state is wet and lush. The Bluegrass state has received
nearly 7 inches of rainfall in the past 30 days. Most locations reported several
(3 to 5) days with temperatures in the 90s with the west topping out in the
upper 90s. Dewpoint temperatures hit record highs in the low 80s at the
beginning of the work week adding extreme humidity to the hazy, hot summer
weather, uncomfortable outdoor working conditions and livestock heat stress in
the emergency levels. Priddy
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 20 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 16 JUL 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 82.3 1.04 0.39 7.51 87.8 1.65 0.00 0.20 -0.03 1.82 2.66 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 80.2 1.19 0.00 7.73 85.9 1.55 0.00 0.11 -0.07 0.78 2.52 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 77.8 0.90 0.00 6.79 75.4 1.41 0.00 -0.04 -0.09 0.51 1.83 P
KY 4 EASTERN 76.4 1.45 0.25 4.46 78.5 1.36 0.00 0.16 0.11 1.60 1.66 P
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Date: Monday Jul 11 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
A stationary front was stretched across the state for most of this past week.
This provided isolated showers and thunderstorms and near normal temperatures.
Friday the front finally moved out of the state, which brought heavy rainfall to
isolated parts of the state.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 19 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 9 JUL 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 79.3 1.53 1.00 7.51 94.6 1.48 0.00 0.23 -0.35 2.72 2.77 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 78.4 1.16 0.33 7.76 89.8 1.43 0.00 0.18 -0.43 1.83 2.60 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 76.8 1.25 0.12 7.09 80.1 1.37 0.00 0.05 -0.10 0.71 2.12 P
KY 4 EASTERN 76.0 1.15 0.16 4.46 76.9 1.35 0.00 0.05 -0.43 1.06 1.44 P
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Date: Tuesday Jul 5 EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was dominated by high pressure, which brought dry conditions to
most of the state. Most all rain that did fall came in the beginning of the week
from a passing frontal system, which dumped the majority of rainfall in the
western half of the state. Temperatures just like last week were right at
seasonal normals. However; high temperatures did get warm enough to put
livestock heat stress in the danger category during the afternoon hours several
times this past week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 18 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 2 JUL 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 75.7 1.42 1.00 7.46 94.0 1.31 0.00 0.58 -0.31 1.03 2.49 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 73.4 0.81 0.60 7.76 92.9 1.21 0.00 0.61 -0.56 0.57 2.67 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.1 0.63 0.24 7.09 81.4 1.17 0.00 0.15 -0.45 -0.40 2.08 P
KY 4 EASTERN 71.6 0.52 0.36 4.46 80.3 1.16 0.00 0.48 -0.43 0.09 1.47 P
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Date: Monday Jun 27 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week the Commonwealth once again received above normal rainfall.
Rainfall totals across the state were fairly uniform, with the east having
received the most. Severe storms were also experienced across the state due to a
cold front that swept through. Average temperature for the week was near normal,
with highs just below normal and lows just above normal due to cloud cover.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 17 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 25 JUN 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.9 2.07 1.00 7.35 92.8 1.37 0.00 0.89 0.25 -0.78 2.28 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 75.1 2.12 1.00 7.76 97.3 1.29 0.00 1.17 0.37 -0.65 2.88 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.6 1.97 0.78 7.09 87.4 1.19 0.00 0.60 0.71 -1.45 2.44 P
KY 4 EASTERN 72.5 2.43 1.00 4.46 91.0 1.20 0.00 0.91 1.08 -0.95 1.95 P
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Date: Monday Jun 20, 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Much needed rainfall returned to the Bluegrass state last week as a stalled low
pressure system and associated fronts slowly meandered through the Ohio Valley.
After several weeks of drier than normal weather and hot conditions, most
locations received ample rain to renew the somewhat stalled growing season
across the state. Showers and thunderstorms were scattered at mid-week and more
widespread during the weekend. Last week's cooler than normal temperatures also
broke a three-week spell of warmer than normal conditions.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 16 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 18 JUN 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 74.7 2.35 1.00 6.65 85.0 1.26 0.00 0.64 0.66 -1.15 1.77 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 71.9 2.38 1.00 6.93 88.1 1.15 0.00 0.80 0.64 -0.59 2.32 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 69.6 1.07 0.00 7.09 78.8 1.07 0.00 -0.11 -0.38 -1.20 1.83 P
KY 4 EASTERN 68.7 0.98 0.00 4.23 70.5 1.04 0.00 -0.17 -0.06 -1.35 0.80 P
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Date: Monday Jun 13 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was just as hot as the previous week. Most days highs were in the
upper 80s to low 90s. This once again kept livestock heat stress in the danger
category during the afternoon hours most every day. Rainfall this past week was
once again scattered, with several locations having received no rainfall. Of the
last 4 weeks this is the 3rd with below normal rainfall. The majority of
showers were in the northern part of the state.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 15 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 11 JUN 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 81.3 0.48 0.00 6.56 72.9 1.62 0.00 -0.02 -0.78 -2.81 1.21 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 79.0 0.33 0.00 6.70 74.4 1.46 0.00 0.16 -0.77 -1.75 1.67 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 77.4 0.63 0.00 7.09 78.8 1.40 0.00 0.27 -0.66 -1.30 1.96 P
KY 4 EASTERN 76.4 0.71 0.00 4.27 71.2 1.37 0.00 -0.11 -0.70 -1.42 0.94 P
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Date: Monday Jun 6 EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was the hottest the Commonwealth has experienced thus far this
year. Everyday was mostly clear with highs ranging from the mid 80s to mid 90s.
These high temperatures put livestock heat stress in the danger category during
the peak warm hours of the day nearly all week. Rainfall for the week was
isolated, with most locations having received no rainfall.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 14 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 4 JUN 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 70.4 1.88 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.06 0.73 1.68 -0.01 -0.36 3.48 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 69.7 2.24 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.04 1.20 2.20 0.22 1.27 3.88 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 68.8 2.26 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.02 1.24 2.23 0.29 1.32 4.04 F
KY 4 EASTERN 69.0 2.09 1.00 5.00 100.0 1.04 1.05 1.72 0.42 1.73 3.06 F
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Date: Monday May 30th 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week the Commonwealth had a warm and wet week much like the ones
experienced in April and early May of this year. Low pressure developed early in
the week west and warm moist air came in from the south. This provided scattered
showers and thunderstorms early in the week. Late in the work week the low
pressure moved east dragging a cold front across the state, which brought
widespread heavy rainfall. Behind the front temperatures cooled down a bit;
however building high pressure and a return to southerly flow warmed things back
up for the weekend.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 13 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 28 MAY 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 70.4 1.88 0.91 8.00 99.0 1.05 0.00 1.69 -0.11 1.80 3.15 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 69.7 2.24 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.03 1.15 1.98 0.44 2.31 3.66 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 68.8 2.26 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.01 0.92 1.94 0.55 2.47 3.75 F
KY 4 EASTERN 69.0 2.09 1.00 5.00 100.0 1.03 1.06 1.30 0.57 1.65 2.77 F
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Date: Monday May 23 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
For the second week in a row the Commonwealth received a drier than normal week.
Rainfall was scattered for the week, with the majority of rainfall in the
eastern part of the state. The Eastern Climate Division even received above
normal rainfall and over an inch more rain than the Western Climate Division.
Temperatures this week were the exact opposite of last week. The week started
off cool, then gradually warmed up to the 80s for highs across the state late in
the week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 12 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 21 MAY 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 60.7 0.17 0.08 8.00 89.8 0.66 0.00 1.80 -1.80 5.97 2.93 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 59.0 0.73 0.94 8.00 99.4 0.62 0.00 1.54 -1.30 4.98 3.17 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 56.7 0.69 0.67 8.00 96.4 0.56 0.00 1.39 -1.13 3.36 3.10 P
KY 4 EASTERN 56.6 0.61 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.55 0.06 0.73 -0.61 1.85 2.31 P
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Date: Monday May 16 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week the Commonwealth received a much needed drier than normal week;
especially western parts of the state, which received the least amount of
rainfall. This was the first week in the past 6 with below normal rainfall. The
below normal rainfall in the state allowed river heights to drop and fields to
begin drying out. Most all of the rainfall came in the second half of the week
from a slow moving low pressure system. This brought in scattered showers that
were concentrated mostly in the east. On the back side of this system
temperatures cooled considerably from the summer like conditions felt in the
beginning of the week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Drying But Still Excessively Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 11 OF THE 2011 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 14 MAY 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 71.7 0.65 0.57 8.00 95.3 1.08 0.00 3.60 -3.60 8.63 3.61 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 70.4 0.86 0.83 8.00 98.1 1.03 0.00 2.84 -2.84 6.33 3.40 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 68.8 0.52 0.54 8.00 94.8 0.98 0.00 2.52 -2.52 6.32 3.33 P
KY 4 EASTERN 67.8 1.04 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.95 0.09 1.34 -1.16 2.12 2.53 P
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Date: Monday May 9 EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Another wet week in the Commonwealth, which made this the 5th week in a row with
above normal rainfall and the 4th in a row with more than double the normal
amount. Unlike the previous few weeks, this past week only had one major system
pass that dumped heavy rainfall early in the week. Rainfall was heaviest in
western portions of the state, which worsened flood conditions along the Ohio
River. The rest of the week only isolated to scattered showers were seen. This
past week was also the 1st week since the end of March beginning of April with
below normal temperatures. Cool temperatures came in behind the cold front that
passed through early in the week. Low temperatures even dropped far enough in
the middle of the week for a patchy frost across the state.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Drying But Still Excessively Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 62 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 7 MAY 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 63.2 6.08 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.73 5.35 9.14 1.57 12.45 4.84 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 63.0 5.01 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.74 4.27 7.40 1.13 10.84 4.39 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.1 3.00 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.72 2.28 4.73 -0.18 9.68 3.88 F
KY 4 EASTERN 63.9 2.20 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.78 1.42 2.74 0.09 5.17 2.88 F
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Date: Monday May 2 EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
For the 4th week in a row the Commonwealth received above normal rainfall, and
for the 3rd week in a row received over 3 inches of rainfall. This past week was
the wettest week thus far this year for the state. Western parts of the state,
especially along the Ohio River, received the most rainfall. This caused
widespread flooding and even caused the Ohio River at the station in Cairo to
rise above the record stage set back in 1937. Along with the heavy rainfall
there was also widespread severe weather across the state. Temperatures were
also above normal as the southerly flow not only kept the state wet, but also
warmer than normal.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Drying But Still Excessively Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 61 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 30 APR 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 63.2 6.08 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.71 5.37 7.57 3.16 7.44 3.37 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 63.0 5.01 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.72 4.29 6.27 2.31 7.17 3.25 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.1 3.00 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.71 2.29 4.91 -0.32 7.85 3.28 F
KY 4 EASTERN 63.9 2.20 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.77 1.43 2.65 0.21 4.98 2.50 F
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Date: Monday Apr 25 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was another very wet week across the Commonwealth. Rainfall was
measured 4 to 5 days out of the week in most all locations through the state.
Most of the rainfall came late in the week due to a stationary front that set up
to our northwest. This caused the majority of rain to fall in northern and
western portions of the state along the Ohio River. This frontal boundary also
caused multiple severe thunderstorms to form and added to the flooding across
the state. Temperatures were also above normal as the southerly flow not only
kept the state wet, but also warmer than normal.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Drying But Still Excessively Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 60 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 23 APR 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 61.4 3.41 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.64 2.77 4.41 1.13 2.73 1.93 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 60.8 2.49 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.63 1.86 3.96 -0.25 3.24 2.12 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 58.9 3.74 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.59 3.15 5.23 1.06 5.14 2.70 F
KY 4 EASTERN 60.0 1.15 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.62 0.53 2.44 -1.38 3.34 2.13 P
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Date: Monday Apr 18 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week the Commonwealth got soaked by two separate systems. The first
system came in on Tuesday and lingered into late Wednesday morning. The second
system moved thru on Friday and Saturday, which even produced some severe
weather in the western part of the state. These two systems combined to give the
wettest week thus far this year and caused widespread flooding. Temperatures
over the week were near normal; however on the backside of each system
conditions did get a bit cooler than normal. Some isolated locations dropped to
the mid and even low 30s for lows, which produced some very patchy frost.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 59 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 16 APR 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 61.3 3.41 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.62 2.79 3.28 2.29 0.45 0.64 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 59.0 4.10 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.56 3.54 4.21 2.86 1.43 1.79 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 57.9 4.07 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.55 3.52 4.17 2.86 1.64 1.85 F
KY 4 EASTERN 58.5 3.24 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.56 2.68 3.82 1.54 2.75 2.17 F
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Date: Monday Apr 11 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Unlike the prior week, this past week was a shot of spring. The past week
started off with a strong cold front passing through the Commonwealth. The front
brought widespread heavy rainfall as well as some severe weather. Through the
middle and end of the week temperatures continued to rise, having reached the
upper 80s by Sunday. Another shot of rainfall and severe weather moved through
the Central, Bluegrass, and Eastern regions of the state as well on Sunday.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.68 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 58 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 9 APR 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 62.3 1.26 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.64 0.62 0.99 0.11 -1.42 -0.58 P 1.68
KY 2 CENTRAL 59.2 1.49 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.56 0.93 1.35 0.43 -1.41 0.22 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 56.9 1.65 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.51 1.13 1.31 0.64 -1.47 0.12 P
KY 4 EASTERN 55.2 2.16 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.45 1.71 2.28 1.14 -0.08 1.39 P
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Date: Monday Apr 4 EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was the first colder than normal week since early February. Low
temperatures all week hovered at and just below the freezing mark. Scattered
rainfall came in on two separate occasions from passing low pressure systems.
Precipitation from these systems was light, with the majority falling in the
southeastern part of the state.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.04 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 57 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 2 APR 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 44.6 0.39 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.16 0.23 0.88 -0.42 -0.46 -0.52 P 1.04
KY 2 CENTRAL 42.0 0.47 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.12 0.35 0.92 -0.23 -0.76 0.16 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 38.9 0.20 0.99 8.00 99.9 0.08 0.00 0.67 -0.42 -0.87 -0.18 P
KY 4 EASTERN 39.5 0.56 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.08 0.48 1.14 -0.18 -0.39 0.35 P
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Date: Monday Mar 28 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was the first week of Spring, and it started off that way. Highs
for the first half of the week were in the 70s and even 80s across the
Commonwealth. However; mid week a strong cold front moved through the state.
This brought scattered showers and strong to severe thunderstorms, and much
colder temperatures on the backside. Highs for the 2nd half of the week dropped
considerably down to the 40s, and to the 30s for lows. These cold temperatures
caused rainfall to switch over to a wintery mix late in the week for northern
and eastern parts of the state. Precipitation was scattered throughout the week,
which caused rainfall totals to vary across the state.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 56 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 26 MAR 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 55.5 0.54 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.41 0.13 1.30 -1.06 1.38 -0.21 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 54.9 0.44 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.41 0.03 1.15 -1.10 1.53 0.54 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 53.0 0.25 0.87 8.00 98.6 0.38 0.00 1.09 -1.10 1.47 0.42 P
KY 4 EASTERN 52.8 0.69 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.36 0.33 1.32 -0.67 2.27 0.62 P
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Date: Monday Mar 21 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was the 5th week in a row with warmer than normal temperatures.
Temperatures were the warmest later in the week, with highs in the 70s and even
80s in some locations. This was also the first drier than normal week since mid
February. Despite being just below normal for the week, the rainfall early this
week and from the previous 3 weeks was enough to end all drought conditions
across the Commonwealth.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 55 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 19 MAR 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 52.4 0.86 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.32 0.54 2.36 -1.30 4.30 0.18 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 51.9 0.68 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.33 0.35 2.25 -1.56 4.22 1.19 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 49.5 0.73 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.28 0.45 2.19 -1.30 4.58 1.23 P
KY 4 EASTERN 49.3 0.57 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.27 0.30 1.99 -1.39 4.23 1.06 P
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Date: Monday Mar 14 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
For the third week in a row the Commonwealth received above normal
precipitation. Rainfall came from yet another strong low pressure system that
brought in ample moisture from the Gulf. The majority of rainfall came in the
middle of the week, with some light snowfall having occurred on the backside of
the system late Thursday into Friday in the east. Temperatures were just above
normal for the week, which made this the 4th week in a row with above normal
temperatures. This past week's rainfall and the previous 2 have erased any
drought conditions across the state, and crop moisture indices are extremely
wet all across the state.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Drying But Still Excessively Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Drying But Still Excessively Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Drying But Still Excessively Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Drying But Still Excessively Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 54 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 12 MAR 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 44.0 1.92 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.14 1.78 3.66 -0.09 3.65 0.32 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 43.9 1.82 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.15 1.67 3.81 -0.46 3.70 1.59 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 42.6 1.83 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.13 1.70 3.49 -0.09 3.82 1.54 F
KY 4 EASTERN 41.9 1.60 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.11 1.49 3.38 -0.41 3.76 1.53 F
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Date: Monday Mar 7 EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Another wet week in the Commonwealth as two different systems dumped widespread
rainfall on the state. Both rainfall events were the result of a low pressure
system moving in from the west and ample amounts of moisture moving up from the
Gulf. This once again doubled the normal amount of rainfall for the week, and
nearly tripled it. Temperatures were also above normal as the southerly flow
that brought in moisture also brought in warmer than normal air. Drought
conditions in the western part of the state were lessened by the heavy rainfall.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00
inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 53 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 5 MAR 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 50.5 2.45 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.27 2.18 3.75 0.60 2.28 -0.41 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 49.7 3.04 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.26 2.78 4.27 1.27 2.44 1.35 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 47.8 2.46 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.23 2.23 3.58 0.87 2.22 1.21 F
KY 4 EASTERN 48.1 3.03 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.23 2.80 3.79 1.81 2.27 1.27 F
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Date: Monday Feb 28 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
The Commonwealth finally received a wet week. This past week was the first week
since late last November that the state received over an inch of normal
precipitation. Western and central parts of the state got the most rainfall,
while eastern parts of the state got the least. The heavy rains came from a
powerful low pressure system from the southwest that moved in Thursday and
Friday. Temperatures were also above normal for the second straight week, due to
the warm moist southerly flow.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 4.01 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 52 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 26 FEB 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 45.8 3.32 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.16 3.02 3.15 2.84 0.93 -1.46 P 4.01
KY 2 CENTRAL 44.2 3.03 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.14 2.79 3.00 2.39 0.71 0.54 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 42.4 2.84 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.12 2.51 2.71 2.31 0.97 0.10 P
KY 4 EASTERN 44.5 2.13 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.15 1.87 1.98 1.81 -0.34 0.41 P
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Date: Monday Feb 21 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was a warm one. High temperatures were above normal most
everyday, and multiple locations even reached the 70s. The warm temperatures
came from southerly flow that was present nearly all week. Despite the southerly
flow, the Commonwealth did not receive much precipitation. The majority of the
state did not even receive a tenth of an inch of rainfall. This leaves around
42% of the state abnormally dry, while about 8% is still in severe drought.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 10.17 inches,
Central 1.93 inches, Bluegrass 4.70 inches and East 2.32 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 51 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 19 FEB 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 50.5 0.11 0.86 8.00 98.4 0.25 0.00 0.31 -0.50 -1.33 -3.12 F 10.17
KY 2 CENTRAL 47.8 0.11 0.90 8.00 98.9 0.21 0.00 0.61 -0.62 -1.10 -0.77 P 1.93
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 47.1 0.00 0.79 8.00 97.7 0.21 0.00 0.40 -0.50 -1.17 -1.74 P 4.70
KY 4 EASTERN 45.2 0.05 0.89 5.00 98.1 0.16 0.00 0.17 -0.50 -1.58 -1.05 F 2.32
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Date: Monday Feb 14 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week as a whole was bitterly cold. The week started off just a bit
below normal; however by Thursday and Friday lows were dipping down to the
negatives in several locations. Conditions changed rapidly across the
Commonwealth by the end of the weekend, with highs in the 50s and low 60s on
Sunday. Light precipitation could be seen across the state all through the
middle of the week, but overall it was below normal. Most of the precipitation
came as snowfall. Heaviest amounts fell in western sections of the state where
accumulations between 4 to 8 inches were recorded. Elsewhere in the state
received 1 to 4 inches. Latest U.S. Drought Monitor has around 40% of the state
abnormally dry and about 8% still in severe drought.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 8.62 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 50 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 12 FEB 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 33.8 0.85 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 0.84 1.18 0.34 -0.60 -2.57 P 8.62
KY 2 CENTRAL 34.5 0.94 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 0.93 1.65 0.21 -0.20 -0.07 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 32.9 1.15 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 1.15 1.73 0.56 0.17 -0.37 P
KY 4 EASTERN 35.9 0.57 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.03 0.54 0.95 0.04 -0.78 -0.23 P
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Date: Monday Feb 7 EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was the Commonwealth’s first full week of the year with above
normal precipitation. Most of the precipitation came in on Tuesday and Wednesday
from a very powerful low pressure system that passed just to the north of the
state. Some light snowfall could be seen on the back side of the system.
Temperature for the state as a whole was right at normal for the week; however
temperatures did differ from east to west. Western portions of the state were
around 5 or 6 degrees cooler than normal, while eastern portions of the state
had above normal temperature.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 11.07 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 2.74 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 49 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 5 FEB 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 33.4 0.36 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.36 0.35 -0.04 -1.54 -3.05 P 11.07
KY 2 CENTRAL 32.9 0.62 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.62 1.13 0.10 -1.03 -0.30 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 31.4 0.45 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.45 0.47 -0.05 -1.36 -1.09 P 2.74
KY 4 EASTERN 32.7 0.86 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.86 1.22 0.36 -0.94 0.23 P
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Date: Monday Jan 31 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Despite this past week being the first full week of the year that was warmer
than normal, the first half of the week was still cool. Also a low pressure
system moved thru the region, which dropped some heavy wet snow across most of
the state and rainfall in the far southeast. Later in the week temperatures
warmed up to some of the highest temperatures we have seen this year, highs in
the 50s and even 60s in some locations. Skies even cleared up on Saturday for a
mostly sunny day. Current U.S. Drought Monitor has over 60% of the Commonwealth
as abnormally dry and around 7% still in severe drought.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 11.12 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 1.17 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 48 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 29 JAN 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 33.4 0.36 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.36 0.39 -0.14 -1.78 -3.02 P 11.12
KY 2 CENTRAL 32.9 0.62 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.62 1.03 0.12 -1.39 -0.20 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 31.4 0.45 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.45 0.52 -0.05 -1.66 -0.62 P 1.17
KY 4 EASTERN 32.7 0.86 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.86 0.86 0.37 -1.65 0.09 P
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Date: Monday Jan 24 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was another below normal temperature week in the Commonwealth.
The week started off in the 40s for highs, but by mid week a cold front from a
passing low pressure system moved thru the state. This dropped temperatures all
across the state to well below seasonal normals. The system also produced
widespread snowfall in the state. Accumulations were highest in the northern
portion of the state, around 5 to 6 inches. Elsewhere in the state accumulations
ranged from 1 to 4 inches.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 9.32 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 47 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 22 JAN 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 29.0 0.54 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.54 0.53 0.27 -1.13 -2.65 P 9.32
KY 2 CENTRAL 29.1 0.79 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.79 0.91 0.29 -0.84 -0.07 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 27.2 0.58 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.58 0.57 0.27 -1.18 -0.43 P
KY 4 EASTERN 30.5 0.40 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.40 0.49 -0.10 -1.35 0.05 P
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Date: Tuesday Jan 18 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was another cold one in the Commonwealth. High temperatures
stayed around 30 for most of the week, with lows in the 20s and even teens.
Precipitation across the state was very light, and came in the form of light
snow. Due to the light amounts of precipitation nearly 10% of the state remains
in severe drought.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 8.49 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 46 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 15 JAN 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 26.1 0.07 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.07 0.26 -0.42 -1.30 -2.57 P 8.49
KY 2 CENTRAL 23.8 0.12 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.12 0.62 -0.39 -0.98 -0.04 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 23.2 0.09 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.09 0.30 -0.41 -1.26 -0.34 P
KY 4 EASTERN 22.3 0.09 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.09 0.59 -0.41 -1.32 0.42 P
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Date: Monday Jan 10 2011
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
The first full week of the New Year was a cold one. The first half of the week
highs were in the 40s with lows in the 20s. By the second half of the week highs
were in the low 30s to mid 20s, with lows in the teens to even single digits.
Along with windy conditions this put livestock cold stress in the emergency
category late in the week. The cold temperatures were due to an Alberta Clipper
that moved thru the Great Lakes region. The system also brought some snowfall to
the Commonwealth, with locations having received a dusting to around 3 inches.
Also, nearly 10% of the state is still in severe drought.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 6.81 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 45 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 8 JAN 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 31.1 0.03 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.00 0.68 -0.63 -0.90 -2.21 P 6.81
KY 2 CENTRAL 29.3 0.12 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.12 1.01 -0.78 -0.28 0.52 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 27.6 0.07 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.07 0.71 -0.57 -0.23 0.09 P
KY 4 EASTERN 28.9 0.15 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.15 1.00 -0.70 0.03 1.06 P
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Date: Monday Jan 3 EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
The first week that moved into the New Year was the first above normal
temperature week since late November. This brought widespread rainfall instead
of the snowfall, sleet, and freezing rain the state experienced earlier in the
month. Rainfall came in on two occasions, mid week and New Year’s Eve into New
Years Day, which put the state just above normal for precipitation for the first
time in 3 weeks. Despite the average temperature being above normal, the week
did end on a cold note with many locations staying around the freezing mark for
highs.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 5.55 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 44 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 1 JAN 2011
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 38.2 1.27 1.00 7.97 99.7 0.04 0.00 1.31 0.65 -0.38 -1.86 P 5.55
KY 2 CENTRAL 36.4 1.23 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.03 1.20 1.79 0.61 0.42 0.92 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 35.7 0.81 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.02 0.79 1.28 0.29 0.40 0.50 P
KY 4 EASTERN 34.4 1.05 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.01 1.04 1.70 0.37 0.80 1.64 P
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Date: Monday Dec 27, 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Cold temperatures and a couple of winter precipitation events were the rule for
the final full week of December 2010. Light snow and flurries occurred just
about every day for the past week with some snow on the ground most days of the
week. Snowfall totals were significant, considering the past few years in
December, Kentucky has not experienced heavy snowfall totals. Snowfall has been
especially large this year, for eastern sections of the Commonwealth where over
18 inches of snow has accumulated.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 6.67 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 43 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 25 DEC 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 33.3 0.28 1.00 6.74 86.0 0.00 0.00 0.66 -0.24 -0.09 -2.19 P 6.67
KY 2 CENTRAL 31.1 0.41 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.41 1.18 -0.37 1.12 0.61 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 29.0 0.24 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.24 0.99 -0.53 1.29 0.32 P
KY 4 EASTERN 28.9 0.26 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.26 1.33 -0.82 2.81 1.34 P
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Date: Monday Dec 20, 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
The last full week of fall ended on a frigid note. In fact, this past week had
some of the coldest days so far this season, especially with daily high
temperatures, which averaged around 20 degrees cooler than normal. Precipitation
for the week came in the form of another wintery storm. Southwestern parts of
the state received mostly rainfall, however much of Central and all of Bluegrass
and Eastern Kentucky received a snow and freezing rain mix. Ice accumulations
ranged from a tenth of an inch to half an inch. This snow and ice pack from mid
week stayed on the ground and in the trees thru the end of the week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 6.06 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 42 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 18 DEC 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 24.2 0.48 1.00 6.46 82.9 0.00 0.00 0.90 -0.16 1.72 -1.98 P 6.06
KY 2 CENTRAL 23.4 0.67 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.67 1.55 -0.22 2.76 0.76 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 21.7 0.84 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.30 1.52 0.11 3.14 0.48 P
KY 4 EASTERN 22.8 1.07 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 1.07 2.15 -0.02 3.77 1.70 F
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Date: Monday Dec 13 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was another bitter cold week. Temperatures were coldest early in
the week, with highs not even getting above freezing Monday and Tuesday in many
locations. Lows got down to single digits, with wind chills around zero. This
put livestock coldstress in the emergency category several times for the
Commonwealth in the first half of the week. Late in the week a low pressure
system moved thru the Great Lakes region, bringing in the majority of the
precipitation for the week. Precipitation started as rainfall on Saturday and
switched over to snowfall on Sunday.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 3.70 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 41 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 11 DEC 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 39.2 1.56 1.00 6.97 88.5 0.05 0.00 1.85 0.52 2.86 -1.30 P 3.70
KY 2 CENTRAL 37.6 1.96 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.04 1.92 3.14 0.68 4.23 1.44 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 35.7 1.74 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.02 0.64 2.60 0.68 4.09 0.98 P
KY 4 EASTERN 35.6 2.75 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.02 2.73 4.34 1.11 5.92 2.33 F
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Date: Monday Dec 6th EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week the state once again received above normal precipitation. The
majority of precipitation came from a low pressure system that moved thru early
in the week. On the front side of the system the state received some heavy
rainfall; however on the back side temperatures plummeted below normal causing
much of the state to get some light snowfall. Intermittent snowfall continued
thru the rest of the week in northern and eastern parts of the Commonwealth.
Snow accumulations ranged from a light dusting to a max of about 5 inches in
Frankfort.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 5.68 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 40 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 4 DEC 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 39.2 1.56 1.00 5.46 71.8 0.05 0.00 1.33 0.49 1.93 -1.83 P 5.68
KY 2 CENTRAL 37.6 1.96 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.04 0.14 2.46 0.99 2.79 1.00 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 35.7 1.74 1.00 6.92 88.0 0.02 0.00 1.92 0.72 2.43 0.06 P
KY 4 EASTERN 35.6 2.75 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.02 2.73 3.23 2.21 3.29 1.59 F
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Date: Monday Nov 29 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week the Commonwealth finally received a widespread big rainfall
event. In fact most all locations across the state received over an inch of
precipitation. This is the first week's worth of precipitation to put a
significant dent in drought conditions across the state. The highest rainfall
totals were in the central and west along the Ohio River, where drought
conditions are the worst. Precipitation came in two separate times in the week,
first as a cold front past thru early in the week and next as a slow moving low
pressure system moved by just to our north mid week. On the back side of the low
pressure system temperatures dropped considerably. This caused a light dusting
to an inch of snow to fall in some parts of the state late Thursday night into
Friday morning.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 7.52 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 1.75 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 39 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 27 NOV 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 49.9 2.82 1.00 3.95 55.0 0.22 0.00 0.84 1.00 1.05 -2.36 P 7.52
KY 2 CENTRAL 49.3 2.62 1.00 6.22 80.2 0.22 0.00 1.47 1.20 1.50 0.10 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 48.3 2.63 1.00 5.20 68.9 0.21 0.00 1.20 1.15 1.11 -0.80 P 1.75
KY 4 EASTERN 47.5 1.24 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.19 0.02 1.02 0.48 1.34 0.81 F
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Date: Monday Nov 22 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
The first half of this past week the Commonwealth received a good widespread
rainfall. Despite being just below normal for the week, many locations received
at least 3 quarters of an inch. This was not enough to make a significant dent
in the drought conditions in the state, but it did help. Temperatures were right
around normal, due to cloud cover staying in place for most of the week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 10.70 inches,
Central 2.76 inches, Bluegrass 5.45 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 38 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 20 NOV 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 44.1 0.91 1.00 1.35 26.1 0.12 0.00 -0.16 0.34 -0.39 -3.55 P 10.70
KY 2 CENTRAL 45.0 1.12 1.00 3.82 53.6 0.15 0.00 0.27 0.58 0.63 -1.16 P 2.76
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 44.6 0.86 1.00 2.78 42.0 0.15 0.00 0.05 0.39 -0.31 -2.17 P 5.45
KY 4 EASTERN 45.5 0.90 1.00 3.97 82.9 0.16 0.00 0.54 0.58 1.79 0.58 P
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Date: Monday Nov 15, 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Another mostly dry and mild week which continued the lengthy period of warm and
dry weather for the Bluegrass state this past summer and all this fall season.
Most locations received light rainfall over the weekend with amounts of generally
less than one-tenth of an inch. Nearly 10 counties in west-central sections
reported nearly one-quarter inch of rain. Extreme drought conditions had
move into far western sections and along the Ohio River in northwest sections.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 10.52 inches,
Central 3.75 inches, Bluegrass 5.63 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 37 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 13 NOV 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 53.9 0.23 0.41 1.15 17.3 0.31 0.00 -0.50 0.27 -1.29 -3.76 F 10.52
KY 2 CENTRAL 51.6 0.18 0.90 2.95 42.8 0.28 0.00 -0.31 0.16 -0.43 -1.55 P 3.75
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 50.7 0.05 0.41 2.66 34.1 0.27 0.00 -0.34 0.19 -1.14 -2.36 F 5.63
KY 4 EASTERN 49.2 0.04 0.81 3.42 70.5 0.23 0.00 -0.04 -0.45 0.80 0.43 P
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Date: Monday Nov 8 EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was the complete opposite of the previous week, with little to no
rainfall and cool temperatures. Most locations received less than half an inch
of rainfall for the week. The first half of the week temperatures were not to
far from normal; however towards the end of the week a deep upper level trough
moved over the region. This dropped temperatures well below normal at the end of
the week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 9.46 inches,
Central 2.59 inches, Bluegrass 4.47 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 36 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 6 NOV 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 49.0 0.16 0.49 1.15 18.3 0.22 0.00 -0.77 0.32 -1.05 -3.69 P 9.46
KY 2 CENTRAL 47.1 0.25 1.00 2.95 43.9 0.19 0.00 -0.47 -0.10 -0.38 -1.26 P 2.59
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 45.2 0.19 0.63 2.66 36.6 0.17 0.00 -0.53 0.09 -0.92 -2.08 P 4.47
KY 4 EASTERN 46.0 0.76 1.00 3.42 73.6 0.17 0.00 0.41 -0.03 1.13 0.59 P
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Date: Monday Nov 1 EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week the Commonwealth finally received a widespread rainfall. This was
also the first week with above normal rainfall since the second week in
September. Some areas in the south central and eastern parts of the state
received rainfall on Monday from a pocket of moisture moving up from the south.
However; all of the state received rainfall on Tuesday as a strong cold front
moved west to east across the state. This line of storms was severe, causing a
few tornadoes to spin up and some straight line wind damage. Temperature was
also once again above normal, and was the 3rd week in a row for above normal
temperature.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 8.87
inches, Central 2.49 inches, Bluegrass 4.23 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 35 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 30 OCT 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 60.1 1.04 0.55 1.15 18.9 0.49 0.00 -1.09 0.77 -1.30 -3.51 P 8.87
KY 2 CENTRAL 59.2 1.52 1.00 2.89 43.3 0.48 0.00 -0.37 0.85 -0.71 -1.15 P 2.49
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 58.8 1.09 0.61 2.66 36.4 0.48 0.00 -0.62 0.70 -1.20 -1.93 P 4.23
KY 4 EASTERN 58.2 1.57 1.00 2.83 63.8 0.45 0.00 0.44 0.78 0.27 0.42 P
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Date: Monday Oct 25 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was another bone dry week in the Commonwealth, with most
locations not reporting any rainfall. The only rainfall that came in was late in
the week, and mostly fell in central and western parts of the state. The past
week was also mostly clear each day, which provided some above normal day time
highs. However the clear nights made for some cool overnight lows, which were
right around normal.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 9.78 inches,
Central 4.54 inches, Bluegrass 5.24 inches and East 1.08 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 34 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 23 OCT 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 60.2 0.00 0.00 1.15 12.8 0.50 0.00 -1.86 -0.18 -2.23 -3.87 F 9.78
KY 2 CENTRAL 57.7 0.01 0.00 2.85 31.7 0.45 0.00 -1.22 -0.12 -2.05 -1.90 F 4.54
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 56.2 0.01 0.00 2.66 29.6 0.42 0.00 -1.32 -0.05 -1.96 -2.38 F 5.24
KY 4 EASTERN 55.5 0.02 0.00 2.71 45.2 0.39 0.00 -0.34 -0.28 -0.61 -0.78 F 1.08
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Date: Monday Oct 18 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was another dry one, being the 5th week in a row with below
normal rainfall. Only one location reported over a half an inch, while others
received around a couple tenths to no rainfall at all. The Commonwealth also
heated back up last week, due to most everyday having clear skies. This provided
warm afternoons and cool evening temperatures.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 8.63 inches,
Central 3.75 inches, Bluegrass 4.94 inches and East 0.72 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 33 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 16 OCT 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 63.4 0.47 0.00 1.43 15.9 0.61 0.00 -1.59 0.64 -2.32 -3.36 F 8.63
KY 2 CENTRAL 61.2 0.25 0.00 3.18 35.3 0.55 0.00 -1.05 0.11 -2.16 -1.58 F 3.75
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 61.0 0.24 0.00 2.80 31.1 0.56 0.00 -1.27 0.15 -2.15 -2.19 F 4.94
KY 4 EASTERN 59.5 0.38 0.00 2.97 49.6 0.51 0.00 -0.03 -0.01 -0.82 -0.60 F 0.72
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Date: Tuesday Oct 12 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
For the second week in a row the Commonwealth had a below normal average
temperature. Many locations, especially in the western half of the state,
received there first frost of the season early in the week. However; despite
cool morning lows, afternoon highs got above normal and stayed in the 80s toward
the end of the week. Rainfall was almost completely absent for the week, with
only 5 stations recording a measurable amount of rain.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Drought Eased But Still Serious
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 8.74
inches, Central 3.41 inches, Bluegrass 4.67 inches and East 0.49 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 32 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 9 OCT 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 58.5 0.00 0.00 1.45 16.1 0.48 0.00 -2.23 0.13 -2.73 -3.35 F 8.74
KY 2 CENTRAL 56.8 0.00 0.00 3.29 36.5 0.44 0.00 -1.16 -0.08 -2.32 -1.48 F 3.41
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 56.2 0.01 0.00 2.90 32.3 0.44 0.00 -1.42 0.02 -2.37 -2.09 F 4.67
KY 4 EASTERN 55.0 0.10 0.00 3.04 50.7 0.40 0.00 -0.02 -0.07 -0.99 -0.57 P 0.49
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Date: Monday Oct 4 EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Finally, after 12 weeks in a row of above normal temperature the Commonwealth
cools down for a below normal week. This is also the first week in multiple that
did not have highs reaching into the 90s, in fact many locations only broke 80
once if at all. Rainfall was not much different than the previous several weeks,
as little to no rain fell in most locations. This helped to further worsen
drought conditions across the state.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Drought Eased But Still Serious
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 8.49 inches,
Central 1.50 inches, Bluegrass 3.85 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 31 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 2 OCT 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 62.3 0.03 0.00 1.56 17.4 0.60 0.00 -2.33 0.04 -1.72 -3.17 F 8.49
KY 2 CENTRAL 61.8 0.07 0.00 3.61 40.2 0.60 0.00 -1.01 -0.17 -1.11 -0.80 F 1.50
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 59.3 0.26 0.00 3.27 36.3 0.54 0.00 -1.32 0.32 -1.96 -1.75 F 3.85
KY 4 EASTERN 59.6 0.77 0.23 2.92 52.5 0.54 0.00 -0.01 0.38 -0.02 -0.50 P
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Date: Monday Sep 27 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was another dry week, with several locations having received less
than a tenth of an inch of rainfall total. The continued dry weather across the
Commonwealth helped to further worsen the drought conditions in the Bluegrass,
Central, and Western climate divisions. The past week, just like the previous
11, was above normal for temperature. High temperatures even got into the 90s
several times this past week all across the state.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 8.54 inches,
Central 1.33 inches, Bluegrass 4.01 inches and East 1.05 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 30 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 25 SEP 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.5 0.13 0.00 1.67 18.6 1.12 0.00 -2.37 -0.63 -1.91 -3.04 F 8.54
KY 2 CENTRAL 75.7 0.15 0.00 3.84 42.7 1.09 0.00 -0.84 -0.62 -1.41 -0.65 F 1.33
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 74.5 0.15 0.00 3.37 37.5 1.05 0.00 -1.64 -0.36 -2.63 -1.69 F 4.01
KY 4 EASTERN 73.3 0.15 0.00 2.92 48.6 1.02 0.00 -0.39 -0.46 -1.25 -0.64 F 1.05
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Date: Monday Sep 20 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week, unlike the previous, the rainfall once again slowed down to a
trickle to not at all in some locations. Most if not all rainfall came in on
Thursday from storms moving out ahead of an approaching cold front. This dry
weather helped to expand moderate agricultural drought further into central and
northern sections of Kentucky. Just like the previous 10 weeks, this past week
was also above normal for temperature. Many locations still had highs reaching
into the 90s; however the clear night skies let lows drop to around their
seasonal averages.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 7.58 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 3.19 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 29 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 18 SEP 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 72.6 0.06 0.00 1.88 20.9 0.99 0.00 -1.74 -0.27 -1.99 -2.83 F 7.58
KY 2 CENTRAL 71.8 0.10 0.00 4.29 47.6 0.97 0.00 -0.22 -0.32 -1.29 -0.41 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 70.4 0.15 0.00 3.75 41.7 0.93 0.00 -1.28 -0.28 -2.71 -1.45 F 3.19
KY 4 EASTERN 69.3 0.34 0.00 3.41 56.9 0.89 0.00 0.07 -0.21 -1.30 -0.07 P
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Date: Monday Sep 13 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week the Commonwealth finally got some rainfall courtesy of the
remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine. The Western climate division was in the most
need of rainfall and received the most. The Bluegrass climate division was also
in need of some rainfall; however it received the least amount of rain and was
the only climate division to receive less than normal for the week. Temperatures
for the week were just above normal with low humidity, which made for a
comfortable week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 6.36
inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 2.55 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 28 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 11 SEP 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 71.2 1.22 0.26 2.03 25.4 0.96 0.00 -1.47 1.27 -1.15 -2.46 P 6.36
KY 2 CENTRAL 69.2 1.42 0.52 4.46 55.4 0.90 0.00 0.10 0.68 1.32 0.43 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 68.0 0.55 0.00 4.11 45.7 0.87 0.00 -1.00 0.28 -2.13 -1.26 F 2.55
KY 4 EASTERN 66.6 1.14 0.32 3.55 64.6 0.82 0.00 0.28 0.32 1.16 0.25 P
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Date: Monday Sep 6 EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was another dry one, with very little rainfall across the
Commonwealth. The continued dry conditions has stressed crops and even forced
farmers to truck in water to livestock in several counties. The dry conditions
have been the worst in the Bluegrass and Western climate divisions, with level
one drought having been declared for several western counties. Fortunately
temperatures this week were not to far above normal; however with a cold front
passing through late in the week lows did drop to the 40s in many locations.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 7.60 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 27 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 4 SEP 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.7 0.15 0.00 2.03 22.6 1.20 0.00 -2.74 -0.39 -2.33 -2.88 F 7.60
KY 2 CENTRAL 75.8 0.02 0.00 4.46 49.5 1.17 0.00 -0.58 -1.16 0.42 -0.48 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 75.3 0.02 0.00 4.26 47.4 1.16 0.00 -1.28 -0.52 -2.13 0.05 P
KY 4 EASTERN 73.5 0.09 0.00 3.55 59.1 1.10 0.00 -0.04 -0.88 0.85 -0.36 P
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Date: Monday Aug 30 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week the rainfall simply turned off. Only the Western climate
division received a measurable amount of rainfall. Besides the loan shower in
the west, skies were mostly clear for the week and highs were just above normal.
The biggest change of the past week was the lack of moisture in the air, which
kept humidity levels far lower than they had been over the previous several
weeks.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 6.14 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 1.76 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 26 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 28 AUG 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.2 0.01 0.00 2.32 25.8 1.21 0.00 -2.33 -0.78 -2.68 -2.37 F 6.14
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.3 0.01 0.00 5.20 57.8 1.13 0.00 0.61 -0.41 0.39 -0.26 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.4 0.01 0.00 4.83 53.6 1.07 0.00 -0.79 -0.51 -2.22 -0.90 P 1.76
KY 4 EASTERN 72.2 0.02 0.00 4.29 71.4 1.07 0.00 0.85 -0.51 0.93 0.49 P
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Date: Monday Aug 23 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week the south central and southeastern parts of the state received
some heavy rainfall. The rain moved in on Wednesday giving a few locations
record rainfall, one of which was Glasgow which received over 5 inches. More
showers moved in over the weekend from a cold front, which gave the Western
climate division some much needed rainfall. High temperatures last week were
considerably cooler than the previous few weeks, with most days topping out in
the 80s central and east.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 5.47
inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 25 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 21 AUG 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 80.9 1.28 0.00 2.68 29.8 1.48 0.00 -1.55 0.95 -2.33 -2.03 P 5.47
KY 2 CENTRAL 77.9 2.97 1.00 5.27 69.7 1.31 0.00 1.02 1.35 1.37 0.14 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 76.3 0.86 0.00 5.47 60.7 1.25 0.00 -0.28 0.02 -1.75 -0.35 P
KY 4 EASTERN 76.2 2.66 1.00 4.32 88.7 1.26 0.00 1.36 1.13 1.96 1.75 P
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Date: Monday Aug 16 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was another very hot week; with most locations having heat index
values over 100 degrees almost everyday. In fact the average temperature
recorded this past week was the highest recorded all year. The heat and humidity
put livestock heat stress in the emergency category multiple times all across
the Commonwealth. Rain came in the form of scattered showers and thunderstorms
during the week, and was enough to put the state as a whole above normal. Even
the west received above normal rainfall, which had not happened for the past 7
weeks.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 6.25 inches,
Central 2.96 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 24 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 14 AUG 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 85.5 0.64 0.00 2.74 30.4 1.69 0.00 -2.50 -0.15 -2.80 -2.21 F 6.25
KY 2 CENTRAL 82.9 1.12 0.00 4.61 51.2 1.59 0.00 -0.33 -0.06 0.25 -1.07 P 2.96
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 81.6 1.08 0.00 5.71 63.4 1.54 0.00 -0.30 0.01 -1.13 -0.27 P
KY 4 EASTERN 80.1 1.56 0.25 3.67 65.3 1.48 0.00 0.23 0.12 0.91 -0.11 P
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Date: Monday Aug 9 EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was another hot one, with multiple days having heat indices above
100 degrees. In fact, Wednesday the entire state had a heat index above 100
degrees, with the western portion of the Commonwealth having heat indices above
110 degrees. The heat and humidity put livestock heat stress in the emergency
category several times early in the week, especially in the west, until a cold
front moved across the state Thursday, cooling things off a bit. The cold front
brought in the only rainfall for the week, which was light and fell mainly in
the northern and eastern parts of the state. This left the Western climate
division with the least amount of rain in the state for the 4th straight week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 5.23 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 23 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 7 AUG 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 83.2 0.69 0.00 3.33 37.0 1.63 0.00 -1.71 -0.25 -1.38 -1.84 F 5.23
KY 2 CENTRAL 80.2 1.63 0.79 5.19 66.5 1.50 0.00 0.20 0.17 1.53 -0.23 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 77.9 0.71 0.00 6.44 71.6 1.36 0.00 -0.08 -0.15 0.21 0.20 P
KY 4 EASTERN 77.3 1.38 1.00 3.70 78.3 1.35 0.00 0.15 0.11 2.42 0.27 P
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Date: Monday Aug 2nd EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was another warm one, making it the 4th week in a row with above
normal temperature. In fact, in the last 10 weeks 9 have had above normal
temperature. For the state as a whole rainfall was just below normal; however
the Western, Bluegrass, and Eastern climate divisions were all below normal with
only the Central division above normal.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 4.84 inches,
Central 1.22 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 22 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 31 JUL 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 83.2 0.69 0.00 3.72 41.3 1.65 0.00 -1.46 -0.35 -1.72 -1.69 F 4.84
KY 2 CENTRAL 80.2 1.63 0.66 5.19 65.0 1.52 0.00 0.03 -0.01 0.56 -0.52 P 1.22
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 77.9 0.71 0.00 6.94 77.1 1.38 0.00 0.07 -0.16 0.43 0.49 P
KY 4 EASTERN 77.3 1.38 1.00 3.67 77.8 1.37 0.00 0.04 -0.28 1.49 0.09 P
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Date: Monday Jul 27, 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Both rainfall and temperatures were above normal again last week as heat started
to build across the Bluegrass state. The exception to that rule was western
Kentucky which received very little rainfall last week or for the past 30 days.
Livestock heat stress levels moved into the emergency category for most of the
state in response to the increase in heat and humidity.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 4.40 inches,
Central 2.19 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 21 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 24 JUL 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 83.4 0.92 0.00 4.16 46.2 1.68 0.00 -1.11 -0.19 -1.92 -1.53 F 4.40
KY 2 CENTRAL 81.0 2.13 0.55 5.19 63.8 1.58 0.00 0.04 0.69 -0.39 -0.78 P 2.19
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 80.0 1.69 0.41 7.14 83.9 1.54 0.00 0.23 0.00 0.90 0.81 P
KY 4 EASTERN 78.9 2.03 1.00 3.66 77.6 1.46 0.00 0.32 0.26 0.80 -0.07 P
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Date: Monday Jul 19 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week the Commonwealth experienced another hot and humid week. The week
started off with some showers, which dropped the majority of the rainfall on the
Bluegrass and Eastern climate divisions. Conditions heated up soon after, with
parts of the west reaching the emergency level for livestock heat stress for the
first time this year in the state. By the end of the week another system pushed
into the state, which brought scattered showers and thunderstorms.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 5.18
inches, Central 4.13 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 3.56 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 20 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 17 JUL 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 80.9 0.33 0.00 3.97 44.1 1.59 0.00 -1.94 -0.52 -3.77 -1.80 F 5.18
KY 2 CENTRAL 79.3 0.74 0.00 4.92 54.7 1.46 0.00 -0.99 -0.18 -2.76 -1.43 F 4.13
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 78.5 0.96 0.00 6.76 75.1 1.44 0.00 -0.15 -0.08 -1.37 0.01 P
KY 4 EASTERN 77.5 0.71 0.00 3.11 51.8 1.41 0.00 -0.83 -0.26 -2.60 -1.51 F 3.56
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Date: Monday Jul 12 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week went back to the hot weather the state has been used to since
early June. Through the beginning and middle parts of the past week each day was
mostly clear with highs in most locations in the 90s. By Friday a cold front
swept southeast across the state bringing the only rainfall for the week in most
locations. Most of the rain that came from the front fell in the Western and
Bluegrass climate divisions.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 4.42 inches,
Central 3.50 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 2.84 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 19 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 10 JUL 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 80.9 0.33 0.00 4.61 51.3 1.60 0.00 -1.42 -0.54 -2.89 -1.54 F 4.42
KY 2 CENTRAL 79.3 0.74 0.00 5.35 59.5 1.48 0.00 -0.81 -0.20 -2.51 -1.23 P 3.50
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 78.5 0.96 0.00 7.14 79.4 1.45 0.00 -0.07 -0.08 -0.67 0.19 P
KY 4 EASTERN 77.5 0.71 0.00 3.52 58.6 1.42 0.00 -0.57 -0.27 -2.28 -1.22 P 2.84
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Date: Monday Jul 5 EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week broke the 5 straight weeks in a row with above normal
temperature, with an average temperature 2 degrees below normal. The below
normal temperatures were due to a high pressure that stayed to our north, which
brought in cooler air from the north most all week. Rain was scarce this past
week, with Monday being the day most all the rainfall came in, due to a passing
cold front.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 3.48 inches,
Central 2.32 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 1.70 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 18 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 3 JUL 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.4 0.32 0.00 5.37 59.7 1.34 0.00 -0.88 -0.37 -2.36 -1.27 F 3.48
KY 2 CENTRAL 75.1 0.58 0.00 5.83 64.8 1.29 0.00 -0.61 -0.20 -1.96 -0.89 P 2.32
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.8 1.00 0.00 7.55 83.9 1.20 0.00 0.01 -0.27 0.75 0.37 P
KY 4 EASTERN 72.6 0.72 0.00 3.99 66.5 1.20 0.00 -0.30 -0.14 -0.98 -0.80 P 1.70
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Date: Monday Jun 28 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
The Commonwealth experienced another warm week, with the average temperature
breaking the 80 degree mark for the first time this year. The warm temperatures
were due to high pressure that was in place most all week, which provided mostly
sunny skies nearly everyday. Rainfall came in the form of scattered
thunderstorms through the week. The most organized rainfall was from a cold
front that swept across the state Thursday. The majority of the rain from the
cold front fell in the eastern part of the state, which helped to give above
normal rainfall for the period.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.32 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 1.28 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 17 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 26 JUN 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 82.3 0.19 0.00 6.06 67.3 1.67 0.00 -0.51 -0.43 -2.25 -0.79 P 2.32
KY 2 CENTRAL 80.7 0.24 0.00 6.33 70.3 1.60 0.00 -0.41 -0.37 -2.08 -0.50 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 78.6 0.46 0.00 7.72 85.8 1.46 0.00 0.28 -0.46 -0.22 0.41 P
KY 4 EASTERN 77.9 0.69 0.00 4.34 72.3 1.45 0.00 -0.16 -0.19 -0.90 -0.51 P 1.28
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Date: Monday Jun 21 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was the warmest week on average in the Commonwealth this year.
Almost every day livestock heat stress reached the danger category, especially
in the western half of the state where temperatures were the hottest. The only
form of rainfall in the state came from scattered thunderstorms, which was
enough to put the Western and Bluegrass climate divisions above normal for the
week and the state as a whole.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 16 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 19 JUN 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 81.4 1.46 0.00 7.25 80.6 1.63 0.00 -0.08 0.02 -1.94 -0.04 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 79.7 1.20 0.00 7.45 82.8 1.50 0.00 -0.04 -0.12 -1.92 0.30 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 77.3 1.64 1.00 7.72 96.9 1.40 0.00 0.74 -0.26 -0.67 1.00 P
KY 4 EASTERN 76.6 0.94 0.07 4.90 82.9 1.39 0.00 0.03 -0.42 -1.43 -0.03 P
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Date: Monday Jun 14 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week was another warm week for the Commonwealth. Daytime highs were
once again in the upper 80s to low 90s. The warmest temperatures came late in
the week from a high pressure that set up just to the east. This brought in some
hot and humid tropical air, which was enough to put livestock heat stress in the
danger category. The hot humid air over the state was also enough to create
plenty of pop-up thunderstorms, which dumped above normal rainfall on the state.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 15 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 12 JUN 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 78.1 1.05 0.00 7.39 82.2 1.42 0.00 -0.10 -0.18 -1.62 0.03 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 75.5 1.44 0.14 7.59 85.9 1.30 0.00 0.08 -0.30 -1.09 0.50 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 73.4 2.39 1.00 7.48 94.2 1.22 0.00 1.00 0.60 -0.05 0.80 P
KY 4 EASTERN 72.0 1.69 0.52 4.90 90.3 1.17 0.00 0.45 0.23 -0.63 0.27 P
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Date: Monday Jun 7 EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Just like the prior week this past week was warm and sunny most every day.
Daytime highs were in the 80s and reached the 90s on a few occasions. Rainfall
was isolated in the form of thunderstorms, and came late in the week. The
rainfall was due to a front that set up to our north and very slowly moved
toward the Commonwealth. Finally, on Sunday the front moved into the state and
brought scattered thunderstorms mainly to the east.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00
inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 1.60 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 14 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 5 JUN 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.1 0.56 0.00 7.56 84.0 1.31 0.00 0.04 -0.59 -1.79 0.22 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.1 0.33 0.00 7.30 81.1 1.23 0.00 0.32 -0.65 -1.77 0.35 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 73.0 0.11 0.00 6.97 77.5 1.20 0.00 0.32 -0.76 -1.37 -0.11 P
KY 4 EASTERN 71.5 0.18 0.00 4.24 70.6 1.14 0.00 -0.02 -0.76 -1.95 -0.63 P 1.60
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Date: Monday Jun 1 EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week broke the cloudy and wet trend set by the two previous weeks. All
through the work week skies were mostly sunny, with highs in the 80s. Even
overnight lows were above normal for the week, making for the highest average
temperature for a week so far this year. Rain fell periodically through the week
from isolated thunderstorms, however most rain came over the weekend from some
scattered thunderstorms.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 13 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 29 MAY 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.1 0.56 0.26 8.00 91.8 1.30 0.00 0.63 -0.61 -1.08 0.80 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.1 0.33 0.11 8.00 90.1 1.22 0.00 0.97 -0.97 0.69 1.08 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 73.0 0.11 0.00 7.93 88.1 1.19 0.00 1.08 -1.10 1.67 0.75 P
KY 4 EASTERN 71.5 0.18 0.05 5.00 84.1 1.13 0.00 0.74 -0.73 1.18 0.21 P
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Date: Monday May 24 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Like the week before, this past week was cloudy with rainfall somewhere in the
state nearly everyday. Most days rain fell just as drizzle or as light rain;
however by late Friday, early Saturday a cold front passed through the
Commonwealth bringing a line of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Temperatures were
just below normal due to cloud cover most of the week, keeping daytime highs
below average.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 12 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 22 MAY 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 65.6 1.41 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.84 0.48 1.24 -0.10 3.43 1.39 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 64.1 1.72 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.80 0.82 1.94 -0.09 4.63 2.23 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.7 1.95 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.77 1.18 2.18 0.19 4.64 1.59 P
KY 4 EASTERN 63.7 1.38 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.80 0.58 1.47 -0.32 3.68 1.06 P
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Date: Monday May 17 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Just the opposite of the week prior, this past week was cloudy with rainfall
somewhere in the state nearly everyday. Most days rainfall came in the form of
scattered thunderstorms; however mid way through the weekend some very moist air
from the south moved into the Commonwealth. This brought widespread rainfall to
all parts of the state except extreme western areas. The cloudy skies kept highs
just a bit cooler than normal, but kept lows just above normal for a daily
average that was right around normal for this time of year.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 11 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 15 MAY 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 65.6 0.74 0.91 8.00 99.0 0.83 0.00 1.34 -1.34 3.38 1.27 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 64.3 0.70 0.90 8.00 98.9 0.80 0.00 2.03 -2.03 4.65 1.48 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.4 1.15 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.75 0.40 1.99 -1.17 3.75 1.00 P
KY 4 EASTERN 61.9 1.07 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.73 0.34 1.79 -1.09 3.82 0.83 P
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Date: Monday May 10 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week most everyday was sunny and clear, with temperatures right around
seasonal normals. The majority of rain fell early in the week in the eastern
part of the state, due to the leftovers from the system that dropped record
rainfall the weekend of May 1st and 2nd. The rest of the work week was mostly
dry, which is precisely what the Commonwealth needed to ease the widespread
flooding caused the week before. The only other widespread period of rainfall
was late Friday early Saturday from a cold front moving across the state, which
brought scattered rainfall in the form of thunderstorms. After the cold front
passed cool conditions entered the state, bringing some patchy frost in the east
on Sunday morning.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Drying But Still Excessively Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00
inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 10 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 8 MAY 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 68.1 1.18 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.91 0.27 2.68 -2.16 2.36 1.59 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 67.2 2.83 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.89 1.94 4.06 -0.18 3.76 2.26 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 65.5 2.88 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.85 2.03 3.16 0.91 2.36 0.95 P
KY 4 EASTERN 65.9 2.82 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.86 1.96 2.88 1.04 2.35 0.81 P
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Date: Monday May 3 EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
The past week makes the 2nd week in a row with above normal rainfall. In fact
with the heavy rains over the weekend, this past week has been the wettest all
year. The week started off with some light rain mainly east, which came from a
system that dropped most of its rainfall the previous week. By mid week the
state was mostly clear and warm; however for the weekend things changed a great
deal. Due to a low pressure and cold front moving in from the west and an
abundance of very moist air being brought in from the Gulf Coast, the
Commonwealth received some record heavy rainfall over the weekend. The majority
of rain fell in the western two thirds of the state with the maximum in the south
central, where some places received around 10 inches for the weekend. The system
caused widespread flooding across the state as well as some severe weather;
including large hail, flash flooding, damaging winds, and tornadoes.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.94 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 9 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 1 MAY 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 60.6 4.96 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.63 4.33 4.84 3.84 2.07 2.26 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 58.8 4.15 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.58 3.57 4.24 2.89 1.62 0.88 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 57.2 2.57 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.55 2.02 2.25 1.52 -0.30 -0.21 P
KY 4 EASTERN 56.6 1.89 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.52 1.37 1.84 0.87 -0.63 -0.52 P 0.94
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Date: Monday Apr 26 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Finally the Commonwealth experienced a wet week, with all climate divisions
having received above normal rainfall. Rain fell nearly every day this past week
somewhere in the state, caused by scattered to isolated showers through early
and mid week and the widespread rainfall late in the week. The majority of
rainfall came late in the week on Saturday and Sunday. This was due to a large
low pressure system that moved east out of the central plains, which produced
one of the first widespread severe weather events of the year. Temperatures
started off cool with some scattered frost Monday morning in the east; however
conditions warmed up through the week to seasonal averages.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.54 inches,
Central 2.95 inches, Bluegrass 3.44 inches and East 3.04 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 8 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 24 APR 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 59.4 1.59 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.57 0.34 1.00 0.48 -1.73 -0.59 P 1.54
KY 2 CENTRAL 57.0 1.88 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.51 0.79 1.35 1.35 -1.93 -1.05 P 2.95
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 54.8 1.22 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.46 0.08 0.73 0.73 -2.83 -1.33 P 3.44
KY 4 EASTERN 54.4 1.45 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.45 0.34 0.97 0.97 -2.47 -1.34 P 3.04
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Date: Monday Apr 19 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Another warm and dry week all across the Commonwealth made this one of the
driest weeks all year, with no region receiving more than 0.15 inches of
rainfall. This also made this the 6th straight week with at or above normal
temperature and the 13th week this year with below normal precipitation. The
majority of the week was ruled by high pressure, which gave sunny skies and warm
conditions. The state’s only source of rainfall came late in the week, from a
cold front out of the northwest. Behind the cold front temperatures fell a bit
and even produced some areas of frost.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.35 inches,
Central 4.65 inches, Bluegrass 3.93 inches and East 4.24 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 7 OF THE 2010 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 17 APR 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 65.1 0.08 0.32 8.00 92.5 0.76 0.00 0.52 -0.51 -0.99 -0.76 P 2.35
KY 2 CENTRAL 62.6 0.10 0.42 8.00 93.5 0.68 0.00 0.00 -0.21 -2.22 -1.50 P 4.65
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 61.3 0.21 0.32 8.00 92.5 0.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.87 -1.40 P 3.93
KY 4 EASTERN 60.7 0.12 0.34 5.00 89.0 0.63 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.13 -1.72 P 4.24
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Date: Monday Apr 12 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Another warm and dry week made this the 5th straight week with at or above
normal temperature, and the 12th week this year with below normal precipitation.
This also was the 4th straight week that the western portions of the state
received a considerable amount more rainfall than the rest of the state. The
only traces of rainfall for the week came from a cold front sweeping east, which
moved in late Wednesday early Thursday. Despite the warm temperatures nearly
everyday the Commonwealth did experience some overnight lows around freezing.
This was caused by the passing of the cold front and produced some frost for
mainly the central and eastern parts of the state.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 2.53 inches, Bluegrass 3.45 inches and East 1.26 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 58 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 10 APR 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 62.9 1.14 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.66 0.48 1.03 -0.08 -0.72 -0.02 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 61.8 0.75 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.64 0.00 0.21 -0.39 -1.99 -0.83 P 2.53
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 60.7 0.56 0.77 8.00 97.4 0.62 0.00 0.01 -0.30 -2.67 -1.21 P 3.45
KY 4 EASTERN 61.0 0.48 0.85 5.00 97.5 0.63 0.00 0.01 -0.10 -2.82 -0.50 P 1.26
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Date: Monday Apr 5 EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
The past week’s dry weather made this the 11th week with below normal
precipitation this year. The week started off with som e light rain showers
east, and then cleared up during the work week with mostly sunny skies and highs
reaching the 80s for a few days. By Saturday a weak front came across the state
dumping most all of its rainfall in the west and a little central. This made for
the 3rd week in a row that the western portion of the state received a
considerable amount more rainfall than the rest of the state.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 1.62 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 57 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 3 APR 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 57.6 0.56 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.49 0.07 1.11 -0.95 -0.52 0.18 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 55.5 0.33 0.89 8.00 98.8 0.44 0.00 0.60 -0.60 -1.86 -0.41 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 55.2 0.28 0.83 8.00 98.1 0.45 0.00 0.31 -0.50 -2.01 -0.64 P 1.62
KY 4 EASTERN 54.2 0.49 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.41 0.08 0.11 -0.42 -1.86 0.17 P
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Date: Monday Mar 29 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
After five straight weeks with below normal precipitation the Commonwealth
finally got a wet week. In fact, the past week is only one of three weeks so far
this year that have had above normal precipitation. The week started wet with a
low pressure to our east and ended wet with the passing of another low pressure.
Sunshine broke through a couple days giving highs in the 60s; however overnight
lows did go below the freezing mark in a few locations a couple nights as well.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 56 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 27 MAR 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 49.2 2.31 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.26 1.84 2.06 1.82 -0.55 0.64 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 48.2 1.44 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.25 1.01 1.20 1.19 -1.75 0.19 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 48.0 1.06 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.25 0.64 0.81 0.72 -1.78 0.04 P
KY 4 EASTERN 47.5 0.76 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.23 0.41 0.53 0.21 -1.93 0.72 P
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Date: Monday Mar 22 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
After the prior week broke the cold spell, the Commonwealth experienced another
warmer than normal week. This past week started off cloudy due to a low pressure
well east of the state, with highs in the 50s. As the week went on high pressure
started to build in clearing skies and raising high temperatures to the 60s. Not
till late in the weekend did skies begin to cloud up again, due to a low
pressure that produced some heavy rainfall for the western part of the state
Sunday. This provided some just above normal rainfall measurements for western
portions of the state; however central and eastern parts of the state were still
well below normal.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 55 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 20 MAR 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 50.0 0.06 0.79 8.00 97.7 0.27 0.00 0.24 -0.50 -2.17 -0.02 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 48.9 0.08 0.82 8.00 98.1 0.26 0.00 0.01 -0.30 -2.57 0.01 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 48.2 0.08 0.83 8.00 98.1 0.25 0.00 0.09 -0.50 -2.33 0.06 P
KY 4 EASTERN 47.7 0.11 0.88 5.00 98.0 0.23 0.00 0.32 -0.50 -2.24 0.96 P
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Date: Monday Mar 15 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Finally, after six straight weeks with below normal temperature the Commonwealth
got some warm weather. The week started off with clear skies and highs in the
70s in some locations. By mid week the large low pressure in the Plains began to
cloud up skies and bring in some rainfall. This low pressure would drive the
weather for the remainder of the week, with cloudy skies and scattered rainfall
each day. By the weekend the low reached and passed the state, leaving it a bit
colder with continued scattered rainfall. Despite having rainfall nearly every
day through the week, the state still received below normal precipitation,
however only slightly.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 54 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 13 MAR 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 51.5 1.03 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.30 0.70 0.74 0.71 -1.78 0.65 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 49.3 0.56 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.26 0.29 0.31 0.04 -2.18 0.69 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 49.1 0.85 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.27 0.57 0.59 0.42 -1.78 0.77 P
KY 4 EASTERN 48.3 1.05 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.24 0.81 0.82 0.40 -1.79 1.74 P
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Date: Monday Mar 8 EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This past week kept the cold trend going, making this the sixth week in a row
with below normal temperatures. In fact out of the past six weeks the
Commonwealth has averaged just over 5 degrees below normal. Although much of the
week was cloudy and overcast most locations did not see a drop of rainfall,
which made this the driest week this year. Despite the cloudy cold weather
during the beginning and middle part of the week, the weekend cleared and warmed
up. The clear skies got temperatures into the 50s and even 60s in some
locations.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 53 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 6 MAR 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 37.0 0.00 0.97 8.00 99.6 0.03 0.00 0.03 -0.49 -1.97 0.71 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 35.3 0.01 0.99 8.00 99.9 0.02 0.00 0.27 -0.50 -1.90 1.06 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 33.8 0.00 0.99 8.00 99.9 0.01 0.00 0.17 -0.50 -1.85 0.90 P
KY 4 EASTERN 33.5 0.05 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.01 0.04 0.42 -0.46 -2.23 1.74 P
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Date: Monday Mar 1st EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This last week, just like every other week this February, was below normal for
temperatures. Most every day was in the mid 30s to low 40s for highs, with lows
in the 20s. Precipitation was also well below normal, with most of the
precipitation coming in the form of rainfall early in the week. The rainfall was
due to a low pressure system that past through the state Monday, dropping the
majority of its rainfall in our southern counties. Some light snowfall was also
seen throughout the middle and late parts of the week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 52 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 27 FEB 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 35.8 0.21 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.02 0.19 0.52 -0.31 -1.15 1.27 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 34.9 0.23 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.02 0.21 0.77 -0.32 -0.66 1.62 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 34.0 0.18 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 0.17 0.67 -0.32 -0.92 1.47 P
KY 4 EASTERN 33.7 0.24 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.01 0.23 0.88 -0.41 -0.29 2.39 P
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Date: Monday Feb 22 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Just like the previous three weeks, this past week had below normal temperatures
across the Commonwealth. However this was not the case for the entire week. Like
every other week this past week started off cold, with an occluded low pressure
system moving east out of the state. This brought some cold arctic air down into
the state for the beginning and middle part of the week, along with some
scattered light snow. By late last week a high pressure set up to our south,
bringing locations all around the Bluegrass state mostly to partly clear skies
and temperatures in the 50’s and 60’s.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 51 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 20 FEB 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 31.5 0.16 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.16 0.83 -0.51 -0.84 1.68 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 28.6 0.17 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.17 1.09 -0.74 -0.22 2.04 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 27.2 0.28 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.28 0.99 -0.43 -0.20 1.90 P
KY 4 EASTERN 28.6 0.25 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.25 1.29 -0.77 1.88 2.89 P
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Date: Monday Feb 15 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Last week's weather pattern has reminded Kentuckian's of winter's past with very
cold temperatures, above normal snowfall and extended periods of just plain
terrable winter weather...yet similar to normal winters of the 1970's. Snowfall
from previous weeks continued on the ground for an unprecedented lengthy period
compared to previous years. And, additionally, significant snowfall occurred
last week to add to the duration of days with snow on the ground.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00
inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 50 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 13 FEB 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 27.2 0.47 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.47 1.34 -0.38 0.38 2.12 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 25.1 0.55 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.55 1.83 -0.73 1.30 2.49 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 22.7 0.47 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.47 1.42 -0.47 0.70 2.26 P
KY 4 EASTERN 25.2 0.42 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.42 2.06 -1.22 2.63 3.37 P
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Date: Monday Feb 8 EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
After a cold and snowy ending to January, February starts off cold and rainy. In
fact Monday was the only day that no precipitation fell in the Commonwealth. For
the middle part of the week rain stayed in eastern portions of the state and was
light. It was not until Friday that heavy rains came in to put us above average
for the week. The rainfall was courtesy of a low pressure system that developed
along the Gulf. After temperatures began to drop, rainfall from the low pressure
slowly changed over to snow for some locations. Temperatures were just below
normal, which was due to cloudy conditions for most of the week. This kept
daytime highs well below average, but also kept lows above average.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00
inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 49 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 6 FEB 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 30.7 0.92 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.92 1.72 0.12 0.32 2.40 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 30.6 1.50 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 1.50 2.56 0.45 1.18 2.74 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 30.0 0.99 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.99 1.89 0.11 0.41 2.52 P
KY 4 EASTERN 30.1 1.80 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 1.80 3.28 0.33 2.67 3.74 F
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Date: Monday Feb 1 EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
After two weeks of warmer than average temperatures and rain, the Commonwealth
got a cold snowy reminder of winter. The week started off mild with just below
normal temperatures and some isolated snowfall. The big snowstorm did not arrive
until Friday night Saturday morning. Due to the low pressure that caused this
weather being well to our south, southern portions of the state received the
most snowfall with the southeast corner of the state receiving the most. Behind
the winter storm was a strong arctic high that drove temperatures well below
normal and with the wind chill even down to the emergency level for livestock
coldstress.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 48 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 30 JAN 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 32.5 0.63 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.63 1.60 -0.33 -0.26 2.45 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 32.4 0.91 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.91 2.11 -0.28 0.22 2.50 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 31.4 1.07 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 1.07 1.78 0.37 -0.22 2.48 P
KY 4 EASTERN 33.4 2.33 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.01 2.32 2.95 1.70 0.99 3.47 F
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Date: Monday Jan 25 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
The warming trend continued, however the dry streak of 2010 came to an abrupt
end. The wet weather started Tuesday with a warm front moving in from the south.
The front soon became stationary, which gave the state constantly cloudy skies
and rainy weather through early Friday. Saturday would clear up a bit only to be
followed by a strong cold front Sunday, which dumped heavy rain on the
Commonwealth. Temperatures for the week were well above average due to the flow
from the gulf, which in turn is the reason for all the rainfall the state
received. Despite having above average temperatures for the state as a whole,
some northern parts of the state had much cooler days than the rest of the
state. This was due to the stationary front in place, which kept the cooler air
to the north and warmer air to the south for the middle part of the week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00
inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 47 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 23 JAN 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 44.7 2.05 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.13 1.92 1.93 1.51 -0.48 2.66 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 44.2 2.51 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.13 2.38 2.39 1.98 -0.15 2.59 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 41.4 1.50 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.09 1.41 1.41 1.28 -0.82 2.40 P
KY 4 EASTERN 44.2 1.18 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.13 1.05 1.25 0.55 -1.04 2.43 P
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Date: Monday Jan 18 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
After a bitterly cold first full week of the New Year, this past week warmed up
considerably. However, for Monday and Tuesday this was not the case as much of
the Commonwealth had temperatures below freezing. The warm up came in on
Wednesday, due to a high pressure that set up in the Ohio Valley. This brought
in highs into the 50s and lows that did not even get below the freezing mark.
Precipitation for the week came late with some heavy rain on Saturday night and
Sunday. The heavy rains were due to a low pressure that came north off of the
gulf, and was the only significant amount of precipitation that fell, other than
a few flurries on Monday.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 46 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 16 JAN 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 30.0 0.41 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.41 0.42 -0.03 -1.17 2.20 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 29.3 0.38 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.38 0.41 -0.12 -1.66 1.87 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 27.9 0.12 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.12 0.13 -0.38 -1.70 2.08 P
KY 4 EASTERN 27.0 0.45 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.45 0.70 -0.05 -1.65 2.31 P
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Date: Monday Jan 11 2010
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Last week was by far the coldest week of this winter season. For most all
locations in the Commonwealth, highs never even broke the freezing mark. Wind
chills also kept livestock cold stress in the emergency category for more hours
than any other week this winter. Despite there being less than normal
precipitation this past week, the state received it’s most widespread snowfall.
Light snow fell early in the week, giving a light accumulation for many
locations. Thursday and Friday the main producer of snowfall moved through the
Ohio Valley as a low pressure and cold front. This system dropped most of its
snowfall throughout the north central and eastern parts of the state. For the
week north central and eastern parts of the state received between 3-6 inches of
snowfall, with greater amounts in higher elevations, and 1-2 inches in south
central and western portions of the state.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 45 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 9 JAN 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 17.1 0.05 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.05 0.45 -0.45 -1.21 2.52 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 17.4 0.08 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.08 0.53 -0.41 -1.30 2.23 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 17.2 0.16 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.16 0.51 -0.33 -0.77 2.59 P
KY 4 EASTERN 16.7 0.12 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.12 0.75 -0.50 -0.26 2.64 P
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Date: Monday Jan 4 EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
After a warmer than normal ending week of 2009, the week pushing into 2010
started the year off cold. Highs were only in the mid to upper 30s, while lows
ranged from the mid 20s to upper teens. The cool temperatures were due to two
cold fronts that passed through the state in the beginning and middle parts of
the week. Despite two cold fronts passing through the Commonwealth during the
week, less than normal precipitation was observed. This was mainly due to the
fact the cold fronts did not have enough moisture.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 44 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 2 JAN 2010
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 29.3 0.19 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.19 0.90 -0.52 0.46 3.05 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 29.2 0.27 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.27 0.94 -0.41 0.86 2.75 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 28.5 0.23 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.23 0.84 -0.38 1.31 3.04 P
KY 4 EASTERN 30.1 0.34 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.34 1.25 -0.56 2.26 3.21 P
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Date: Monday Dec 29 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
The final full week of 2009 started and ended with cold temperatures. But by
mid-week a warming trend pushed temperatures into the mid and upper 50s for a
couple of days. Rainfall was below normal for the state but western sections received
considerable rainfall. During the cold periods, light snow and flurries were
frequent. Kentucky continued to be free of hydrological and agricultural drought./Tom Priddy
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 43 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 26 DEC 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 40.4 0.92 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.07 0.85 1.42 0.29 1.22 3.45 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 40.4 0.43 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.07 0.36 1.35 -0.62 1.75 3.13 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 38.2 0.32 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.05 0.27 1.22 -0.67 2.14 3.40 P
KY 4 EASTERN 37.8 0.39 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.04 0.35 1.81 -1.11 3.41 3.57 P
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Date: Monday Dec 21 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
After two cold, wet weeks of December the pendulum swung the other way, bringing
the state some slightly warmer and drier conditions. Early in the week a weak
cold front moved through, which provided cloudy skies and drizzle in a few
locations. High pressure quickly followed for mid week, which provided sunny
skies. The main weather maker of the week came in on Friday. This came as a
moist low pressure system off of the gulf, which started off as rain and slowly
turned to snow. Over the weekend eastern parts of the state experienced the
brunt of the system, receiving over a foot of snow in some locations. Central
and western parts of the state received little to no snow accumulation.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 42 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 19 DEC 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 38.1 0.12 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.04 0.08 1.13 -0.96 0.74 3.42 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 38.4 0.58 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.05 0.53 1.97 -0.89 1.60 3.42 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 36.8 0.76 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.03 0.73 1.89 -0.43 1.97 3.67 F
KY 4 EASTERN 37.0 1.52 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.03 1.49 2.92 0.07 3.14 3.89 F
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Date: Monday Dec 14 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
December’s cold and wet trend continued after another cool and rainy week. The
cold wet conditions were mainly due to a strong low pressure system that rolled
in Tuesday and Wednesday. It was these two days that the heaviest rain fell in
the state. Behind the low pressure system were the coldest temperatures felt
across the Commonwealth this season. Wind chills in some places even got down to
the single digits, giving our first widespread emergency livestock cold stress
conditions of the season. Also behind the system were some widespread flurries
on Thursday for central and eastern parts of the state.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 41 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 12 DEC 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 34.2 1.73 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 1.72 2.09 1.20 1.41 3.79 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 33.4 2.30 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 2.30 2.86 1.75 1.62 3.55 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 32.4 1.91 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 1.91 2.32 1.40 1.79 3.66 F
KY 4 EASTERN 32.3 2.20 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 2.20 2.85 1.57 1.90 3.64 F
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Date: Monday Dec 7 EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
After 5 straight weeks with above average temperatures and 4 straight weeks with
below normal precipitation, this past week Kentucky finally experienced the
colder and wetter side of weather. A cold front started off the week dropping
some moderate rainfall and produced the weeks first fall in temperature. The
main producer of last week’s wet and cold weather came in the middle of the
week. This was due to a low pressure system that came off the gulf and tracked
northeast through the state. The heaviest rainfall came on Wednesday, with some
rap around rain the next day. Behind this low pressure, temperatures plummeted
for the season’s first arctic blast. Along with another low pressure system that
tracked up the east coast late in the week, the cold blast helped produce the
first widespread snowfall in the eastern half of the state during the weekend.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 40 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 5 DEC 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 38.6 0.88 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.05 0.76 0.89 0.47 0.06 3.32 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 39.0 1.14 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.06 0.64 1.11 1.05 -0.24 2.69 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 39.6 0.95 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.07 0.59 0.92 0.86 -0.03 2.40 P
KY 4 EASTERN 39.7 1.32 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.06 0.82 1.28 1.22 -0.13 2.89 P
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Date: Monday Nov 30 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Just like last week patchy rainfall could be seen nearly every day…but still
accumulated to less than average for the week. The drizzly conditions were due
to an upper level trough that rolled in early in the week and two cold fronts
that moved in back to back in the middle of the week. Western parts of the state
received the most rainfall from these relatively dry systems that only got drier
as they pushed further east. Despite average temperatures being mild and above
normal due to cloud cover most of the week…the second cold front brought in some
pretty frigid conditions. This included lows in the 20s and highs in the 40s for
a couple days late in the week. It was not until Saturday that a break in the
clouds came to warm up the state.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 39 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 28 NOV 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 46.9 0.10 0.93 8.00 99.3 0.17 0.00 0.42 -0.54 -0.59 3.16 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 45.4 0.03 0.56 8.00 95.1 0.15 0.00 0.06 -0.29 -1.07 2.40 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 44.7 0.04 0.71 8.00 96.8 0.15 0.00 0.06 -0.31 -0.83 2.10 P
KY 4 EASTERN 45.2 0.04 0.56 5.00 92.7 0.15 0.00 0.06 -0.02 -1.27 2.37 P
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Date: Monday Nov 23 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
After a very dry start to November some wet weather finally presented itself
this past week. However…even though patchy rain could be seen nearly every day
last week…it was still less than normal. This rainy overcast weather was due to
a very slow moving low pressure that setup to our west and gradually moved
north. It was not until late in the week that the low pressure system exited the
state and gave way to high pressure…which provided a couple days of sunny dry
weather. The overcast skies of last week also provided some mild temperatures
that were slightly above normal.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 38 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 21 NOV 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 50.0 0.82 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.23 0.00 0.96 0.04 2.05 3.47 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 48.6 0.41 0.68 8.00 96.4 0.21 0.00 0.35 -0.35 1.00 2.77 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 47.8 0.49 0.82 8.00 98.0 0.20 0.00 0.37 -0.08 0.86 2.42 P
KY 4 EASTERN 48.1 0.16 0.67 5.00 94.5 0.20 0.00 0.08 -0.19 0.46 2.78 P
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Date: Monday Nov 16 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Another warm dry week gets us through the first half of November with hardly a
drop of rain. The only traces of precipitation fell in the southeast from the
remnants of hurricane Ida. Other than that the Commonwealth’s weather was
dominated by high pressure…which provided clear to mostly clear skies most every
day. Clear skies also gave warmer than average temperatures…with most days
having highs at least in the 60s.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 37 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 14 NOV 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 50.2 0.00 0.52 8.00 94.7 0.24 0.00 0.92 -0.83 2.33 3.40 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 47.6 0.00 0.60 8.00 95.6 0.20 0.00 0.69 -0.63 1.48 2.96 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 45.5 0.00 0.66 8.00 96.3 0.17 0.00 0.44 -0.56 1.35 2.51 P
KY 4 EASTERN 45.8 0.01 0.69 5.00 94.8 0.16 0.00 0.26 -0.55 0.76 3.06 P
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Date: Monday Nov 9 2009
Re:Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
After a brutally wet October and an even wetter finish…November started off with
a much needed dry week. The only traces of precipitation came Wednesday in the
north central and east…which in most locations was not even measurable amounts.
Every other day was mostly sunny or completely clear...with the only cloud cover
coming in on a few nights. The clear skies made for some slightly above normal
high temperatures for the week…but they also gave some below normal lows in the
mornings which produced frost on a few occasions.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 36 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 7 NOV 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 50.2 0.00 0.76 8.00 97.3 0.24 0.00 1.75 -1.61 4.05 3.74 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 47.6 0.00 0.80 8.00 97.8 0.20 0.00 1.32 -1.22 2.93 3.28 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 45.5 0.00 0.83 8.00 98.1 0.17 0.00 1.00 -0.89 2.29 2.80 P
KY 4 EASTERN 45.8 0.01 0.84 5.00 97.4 0.17 0.00 0.81 -0.73 2.37 3.39 P
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Date: Monday November 2 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Above Normal Temperature and Above Normal Rainfall:
Two passing low pressure systems made for a very soggy week. Starting Tuesday a
low pressure system rolled up from the south giving widespread rain across the
Commonwealth. By Friday another low pressure system was moving to our north from
the plains…which drug a strong slow moving cold front across our region. It was
not until late Saturday early Sunday that the cold front finally left the
eastern part of the state. Both of these systems dropped a considerable amount
of rainfall across the state…however the most rain by far fell in the west.
Temperatures were mild and just above average for the week…with a couple of
day’s high temperatures reaching the 70s.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 35 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 31 OCT 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 56.9 2.68 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.40 2.28 3.36 1.41 7.23 4.04 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 55.8 2.05 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.39 1.66 2.54 0.97 5.11 3.56 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 59.7 1.65 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.50 1.15 1.89 0.62 4.39 3.06 F
KY 4 EASTERN 54.8 1.42 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.37 0.99 1.54 0.51 3.76 3.67 F
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Date: Monday Oct 26 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Below Normal Temperature and Near Normal Rainfall:
Cool early week conditions that delivered frosty weather central and east Monday
morning…gave way to warming temperatures mid week and rain by late in the week.
Highs for the week were in the 60s and 70s with lows ranging from the 30s to
50s. Starting Thursday a large frontal system stretching from Michigan to the
Gulf entered the western part of the state. This system was slow moving and its
affects did not exit the eastern part of the state until Saturday afternoon.
Behind this frontal system just like the one from last week were clearing skies
and cool morning temperatures.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 34 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 24 OCT 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 55.5 0.71 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.38 0.33 1.95 -1.01 4.87 3.28 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 56.1 0.61 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.40 0.21 1.57 -0.93 3.35 3.04 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 58.9 0.77 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.49 0.28 1.27 -0.47 2.88 2.64 F
KY 4 EASTERN 52.6 0.26 0.94 5.00 99.0 0.32 0.00 1.03 -0.82 2.02 3.30 P
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Date: Monday Oct 19 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Kentucky is free of hydrologic and agricultural drought...
Cloudy, cool and wet conditions continued across the Commonwealth last week.
Rainfall for the state was above normal for the week with the highest amounts
falling in the southern parts of the state. The majority of rain fell between
Wednesday and Thursday as a low pressure system swept across the southern
states. For the beginning part of the week temperatures were moderate between the mid
60s for highs and mid 40s for lows. Starting Wednesday night to Sunday temperatures
began to fall to mid 50s for highs and low 40s to mid 30s for lows. Sunday
morning was by far the coolest time of the week giving widespread areas of frost
across the state due to clearing skies.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Drying But Still Excessively Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 33 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 17 OCT 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 52.5 1.42 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.31 1.11 2.96 -0.42 6.25 3.20 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 54.1 1.36 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.36 1.00 2.50 -0.24 5.57 3.02 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 55.1 0.82 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.40 0.42 1.74 -0.68 6.25 2.55 F
KY 4 EASTERN 51.4 1.22 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.30 0.92 1.85 0.24 5.27 3.38 F
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Date: Monday, Oct 12, 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Kentucky is Free of Hydrologic Drought...
Cool, wet conditions continued to grip the Commonwealth last week as heavy rain
caused flooding and considerable ponding in west and central fields. Many
locations reported measurable rainfall on 4 to 6 days. For the state as a
whole, this amount of rainfall was nearly 400 percent of normal for, typically,
the driest time of the year. While no widespread frosts were reported, high
temperatures stayed mostly in the low to mid 60s last week and low temperatures
were mostly in the 40s and low 50s. North and eastern locations reported lows in
the upper 30s on Sunday.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 32 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 10 OCT 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 58.4 3.09 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.47 1.99 3.38 2.03 5.52 2.85 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 60.4 2.36 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.54 1.78 2.74 1.24 5.43 2.73 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 61.7 2.07 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.59 1.29 2.42 0.82 5.38 2.41 F
KY 4 EASTERN 58.5 1.24 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.49 0.29 1.61 0.21 4.24 3.04 F
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Date: Monday Oct 5, 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Kentucky is Free of Hydrologic Drought...
After two weeks with wet, mild conditions, last week was both cooler and drier
than normal which benefited field activities and harvest operations...mainly
in central and east locations./Priddy
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 31 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 3 OCT 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 62.4 0.70 1.00 7.37 93.0 0.60 0.00 1.35 -0.59 2.73 1.96 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 61.7 0.55 0.96 8.00 99.5 0.59 0.00 1.50 -1.02 3.67 2.16 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.9 0.45 0.81 8.00 97.8 0.64 0.00 1.60 -1.26 3.93 1.85 P
KY 4 EASTERN 58.6 0.05 0.54 5.00 92.3 0.51 0.00 1.40 -0.97 3.84 2.58 P
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Date: Monday Sep 28, 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Above Normal Temperatures and Much Above Normal Rainfall:
Cloudy, wet conditions plagued the Bluegrass state last week interrupting
harvest activity and making farmsteads a muddy mess. Frequent showers and
isolated thunderstorms with heavy rainfall were a daily concern. Many locations
in central and eastern Kentucky received rainfall every day during the period
and 3 to 5 inch rainfall totals were common./Priddy
...Kentucky is Free of Hydrologic Drought...
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 30 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 26 SEP 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 73.9 2.66 1.00 7.27 91.9 1.02 0.00 1.94 1.30 2.94 1.91 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 73.8 3.38 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.02 0.18 2.52 1.76 3.59 2.18 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.3 4.25 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.97 0.11 2.86 2.90 3.34 1.90 F
KY 4 EASTERN 71.7 3.30 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.95 0.32 2.37 2.17 3.53 2.93 F
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Date: Monday Sep 21, 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Kentucky is free of hydrologic drought...
A stalled low pressure system parked over Louisiana and provided scattered
showers and thunderstorms for most of the workweek along the Kentucky/Tennessee
border, but little rainfall for the remainder of the Bluegrass state, until
Sunday when the low moved to the northeast and heavy rainfall occurred for many
sections in the state. This was the first week with above normal temperatures
and rainfall in the past month./Priddy
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 29 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 19 SEP 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 72.1 1.24 0.27 6.36 73.7 0.97 0.00 0.64 0.29 0.73 1.30 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 72.0 1.68 0.70 6.12 75.8 0.98 0.00 0.76 0.64 0.54 1.36 P
KY 3 BLUE GRASS 71.6 0.45 0.00 5.83 64.8 0.97 0.00 -0.04 -0.11 -1.32 -0.39 P
KY 4 EASTERN 69.1 0.75 0.14 3.83 66.1 0.88 0.00 0.20 -0.06 -0.44 1.55 P
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Date: Monday Sep 14, 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Kentucky free of hydrologic drought...
Drier conditions dominated most of the Bluegrass state last week after a wet
start to the workweek. Seasonal temperatures lasted most of the week but
increased slightly toward the end of the workweek. Cooler temperatures
returned on Sunday. This was the third week in a row with below normal
rainfall.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 28 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 12 SEP 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 73.8 0.54 0.00 6.36 70.7 1.06 0.00 0.35 -0.12 0.39 1.05 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 73.0 0.74 0.00 6.12 68.0 1.03 0.00 0.12 0.03 -0.63 0.52 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.1 0.96 0.00 6.19 68.7 1.01 0.00 0.07 0.18 -1.14 -0.14 P
KY 4 EASTERN 69.1 1.17 0.27 3.83 68.3 0.90 0.00 0.26 0.36 -0.61 1.46 P
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Date: Monday Sept. 7, 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Kentucky free of hydrologic drought...
Another cool week for the Bluegrass state as dry conditions dominated the
eastern half of the state...with more rainfall in the west and below normal
rainfall overall. Cooler temperatures started off the workweek with a slight
warming trend through Friday and a return to slightly cooler temperaturen during
the weekend./Priddy
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 27 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 5 SEP 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 69.3 0.95 0.05 6.71 75.1 0.90 0.00 0.47 0.12 0.14 1.18 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 69.9 0.52 0.00 6.33 70.3 0.94 0.00 0.09 -0.05 -1.00 0.52 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 70.3 0.03 0.00 6.22 69.1 0.96 0.00 -0.11 -0.24 -1.89 -0.39 P
KY 4 EASTERN 67.8 0.04 0.00 3.83 63.8 0.88 0.00 -0.10 -0.27 -1.42 0.99 P
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Date: Monday Aug 31 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Kentucky free of hydrologic drought...
Last week was a mild and dry week in the Bluegrass State. Conditions seem to
have dried out some as the state received below normal rainfall for the 2nd time
in 3 weeks. Below normal temperatures continued to be the rule as they have for
the majority of the summer as below normal values were reported throughout the
Commonwealth for the 7th week of the past 9.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 26 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 29 AUG 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 73.5 0.29 0.00 6.71 74.5 1.09 0.00 0.35 -0.17 0.08 0.81 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 73.1 0.23 0.00 6.64 73.7 1.08 0.00 0.14 -0.17 -0.80 0.62 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 73.6 0.15 0.00 6.94 77.1 1.11 0.00 0.13 -0.40 -0.26 0.24 P
KY 4 EASTERN 71.3 0.19 0.00 4.45 74.2 1.03 0.00 0.17 -0.16 -0.25 1.58 P
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Date: Monday Aug 24 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Kentucky free of hydrologic drought...
A slow-moving weather system moved through the Ohio Valley during the middle of
last week and provided the Commonwealth with above normal rainfall for the 5th
time in 6 weeks. Above normal temperatures also continued for the 2nd straight
week despite high temperatures in the 70s over the weekend.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 25 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 22 AUG 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 77.2 0.94 0.00 7.35 81.7 1.27 0.00 0.51 -0.05 1.88 1.13 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 76.5 0.58 0.00 7.32 81.3 1.24 0.00 0.31 -0.07 0.83 1.10 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 76.2 0.74 0.00 7.77 86.3 1.24 0.00 0.54 -0.47 2.56 0.84 P
KY 4 EASTERN 75.2 0.86 0.18 5.00 86.3 1.21 0.00 0.33 -0.43 2.49 2.60 P
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Date: Monday Aug 17 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Kentucky free of hydrologic drought...
Summer conditions returned to the Commonwealth as above normal temperatures were
reported for the 1st time in 7 weeks. The majority of the Bluegrass State also
experienced a relaively dry week as below normal rainfall fell for the 1st time
in 5 weeks; however, southeastern portions of the state continued to receive
ample rainfall.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 24 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 15 AUG 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 78.1 0.38 0.00 7.63 84.8 1.33 0.00 0.56 -0.40 2.78 0.93 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 77.3 0.48 0.00 7.90 87.8 1.30 0.00 0.38 -0.45 1.72 1.28 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 76.2 0.50 0.24 8.00 91.5 1.26 0.00 1.01 -0.65 3.85 0.98 P
KY 4 EASTERN 75.7 0.78 0.53 5.00 92.1 1.25 0.00 0.76 -0.45 3.24 2.67 P
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Date: Monday Aug 10, 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...East in Unusual Moist Spell...
Summer-like weather conditions gripped the entire Bluegrass state on the weekend
which provided the first day this summer that many central and eastern locations
experienced high temperatures of 90 degrees or greater. But the workweek,
however, continued the cool conditions of the past 6 weeks. Showers and
thunderstorms on the 4th caused historic flooding in central Kentucky,
especially in the Louisville area where over 4 inches of rainfall occurred in a
few hours. This was the 4th week straight with above normal rainfall.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 23 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 8 AUG 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.2 1.08 0.81 7.75 95.1 1.27 0.00 0.96 -0.40 3.90 1.26 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 73.5 0.87 0.71 8.00 96.8 1.16 0.00 0.83 -0.43 2.79 1.60 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 71.3 1.60 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.08 0.52 1.66 -0.37 3.71 1.40 F
KY 4 EASTERN 70.9 1.23 1.00 5.00 100.0 1.07 0.16 1.21 -0.61 3.25 2.88 F
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Date: Monday Aug 3, 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...2th coolest and 8th wettest July in the past 115 years for the Bluegrass State
Heavy rain occurred across the Bluegrass state last week which continued the
wet, cool weather pattern of the past several weeks. Tuesday and Sunday were the
drier days of last week. Weekly rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches were common with
localized totals of 4 to 6 inches received, especially in northern counties and
along the Ohio River./K. Thomas Priddy
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 22 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 1 AUG 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 75.6 2.27 1.00 7.75 97.2 1.26 0.00 1.36 0.59 3.10 1.16 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.6 2.14 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.22 0.89 1.26 0.51 2.56 1.61 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 73.5 2.89 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.19 0.74 2.03 1.24 2.53 1.13 F
KY 4 EASTERN 73.2 2.85 1.00 5.00 100.0 1.19 1.06 1.82 1.26 3.02 2.80 F
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Date: Monday Jul 27 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
East in Unusual Moist Spell...
A wet pattern returned to the Commonwealth as the state received the most
rainfall in a weekly period since the beginning of May. Last week was also the
2nd straight week of above normal rainfall. Cool temperatures continued to be
the rule as below normal temperatures were reported for the 4th straight week.
With the current trend of below normal temperatures, the Bluegrass State is
experiencing one of the coolest Julys in the past 100 years.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 21 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 25 JUL 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 71.2 1.94 1.00 6.74 86.0 1.08 0.00 0.77 0.46 1.55 0.68 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 69.3 1.58 1.00 7.97 99.6 1.01 0.00 0.75 0.09 1.15 1.25 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 68.9 1.94 0.93 7.11 89.3 1.01 0.00 0.79 0.88 0.14 0.24 P
KY 4 EASTERN 68.8 1.53 0.52 4.88 89.9 1.01 0.00 0.56 0.47 0.29 2.12 F
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Date: Monday Jul 20 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Kentucky Free of Hydrologic Drought...
The Commonwealth received above normal rainfall for the 1st time in 3 weeks,
however, not all of the state experienced high weekly rainfall totals. Southern
and western portions of the state received abundant rainfall, while showers in
the north and east were few and far between. The cool trend for Summer continued
as below normal temperature values were reported for the 3rd straight week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 2.50 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 20 OF THE 2009 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 18 JUL 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 74.9 1.79 0.53 6.35 76.5 1.26 0.00 0.31 0.61 -0.51 -0.41 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 73.2 1.78 0.59 7.81 93.4 1.19 0.00 0.66 0.58 0.36 1.02 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.2 0.39 0.00 7.11 79.0 1.16 0.00 -0.09 -0.14 -1.09 -1.13 P 2.50
KY 4 EASTERN 71.7 0.74 0.00 4.88 81.3 1.15 0.00 0.09 -0.01 -0.39 1.61 P
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Date: Monday Jul 13 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Kentucky Free of Hydrologic Drought...
High pressure built in over the Commonwealth during the work week keeping the
state relatively dry until the weekend. A frontal boundary did move through the
region Saturday and Sunday and caused scattered showers and thunderstorms;
however, not much rainfall was received in much of the state, and this led to
below normal rainfall for the 2nd straight week. Temperatures also continued to
be mild as below normal values were reported for the 2nd straight week as well.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 6.29 inches,
Central 4.45 inches, Bluegrass 5.43 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 71 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 11 JUL 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.1 0.54 0.00 7.41 82.3 1.10 0.00 -0.14 -0.12 -3.75 -1.77 F 6.29
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.2 0.78 0.46 8.00 94.0 1.03 0.00 0.01 0.00 -2.67 -1.29 F 4.45
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.3 0.61 0.48 8.00 94.2 0.97 0.00 0.01 0.00 -2.77 -1.86 F 5.43
KY 4 EASTERN 71.1 1.02 0.73 5.00 95.5 0.93 0.00 0.09 -0.30 -2.33 -0.22 P
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Date: Monday Jul 6 EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Kentucky Free of Hydrologic Drought...
Recent trends of above normal temperatures and rainfall came to an end last
week. Temperatures throughout the Commonwealth were below normal for the first
time in 3 weeks, and below normal rainfall was reported for the first time in 6
weeks.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 5.01 inches,
Central 3.39 inches, Bluegrass 4.51 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 70 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 4 JUL 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 74.5 0.91 0.00 7.90 87.7 1.04 0.00 -0.02 -0.03 -3.10 -1.42 F 5.01
KY 2 CENTRAL 71.4 0.64 0.71 8.00 96.8 0.93 0.00 0.01 -0.27 -1.71 -1.02 F 3.39
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 70.0 0.73 0.84 8.00 98.2 0.89 0.00 0.01 -0.05 -1.69 -1.57 P 4.51
KY 4 EASTERN 68.9 0.49 0.64 5.00 94.0 0.85 0.00 0.39 -0.50 -1.37 0.33 P
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Date: Monday Jun 29 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Kentucky Free of Hydrologic Drought...
Above normal temperatures were the rule last week, especially in western
portions of the Commonwealth where heat advisories were in effect multiple days.
Showers and thunderstorms rolled through the Bluegrass State towards the end of
the week which resulted in the state receiving above normal rainfall for the 5th
straight week. Click here to see the June 2009 rainfall departure for Kentucky.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 4.47 inches,
Central 2.58 inches, Bluegrass 4.16 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 69 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 27 JUN 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 83.2 0.42 0.01 8.00 89.0 1.41 0.00 0.01 -0.22 -2.81 -1.19 F 4.47
KY 2 CENTRAL 79.7 1.24 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.24 0.00 0.28 -0.49 -1.30 -0.69 P 2.58
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 77.6 1.21 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.16 0.05 0.06 -0.23 -1.12 -1.35 P 4.16
KY 4 EASTERN 75.1 1.24 1.00 5.00 100.0 1.08 0.16 0.89 -0.56 -0.26 1.25 P
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Date: Monday Jun 22 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
Abundant rainfall and warm temperatures were the story during the final week of
Spring. A frontal boundary stalled out over the Ohio Valley and caused showers
and thunderstorm nearly every day. The Bluegrass State was on the warm side of
the frontal boundary for much of the week, which in turn caused above normal
temperatures for the 6th week out of the past 9.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.70 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 3.64 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 68 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 20 JUN 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 78.8 1.43 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.21 0.07 0.23 0.08 -1.40 -0.73 P 2.70
KY 2 CENTRAL 76.6 1.53 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.12 0.41 0.77 -0.10 -0.80 -0.15 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 75.3 1.17 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.08 0.09 0.29 -0.40 -0.37 -1.20 P 3.64
KY 4 EASTERN 74.2 1.74 1.00 5.00 100.0 1.04 0.70 1.45 -0.05 0.54 1.74 P
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Date: Monday Jun 15 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Kentucky Free of Hydrologic Drought...
Mild and wet conditions continued throughout the Bluegrass State as the trend in
weather remained unsettled. Above normal rainfall was reported for the 10th week
out of the past 12. Temperatures continued to be relatively cool for the end of
Spring with below normal values being reported for the 3rd week out of the past 4.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.14 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 67 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 13 JUN 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 74.7 1.19 0.85 8.00 98.3 1.04 0.00 0.15 -0.21 -1.82 -0.61 P 2.14
KY 2 CENTRAL 73.0 1.86 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.99 0.51 0.87 0.48 -1.37 0.10 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 71.6 1.63 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.94 0.69 0.69 0.24 -0.82 -0.41 P
KY 4 EASTERN 70.9 1.86 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.92 0.94 1.50 0.39 -0.49 1.79 P
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Date: Monday Jun 8, 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Kentucky Free Of Hydrologic And Agricultural Drought...
The weather for the first full week of June 2009 was a continuation of the
previous weeks...a wet weather pattern! As most weeks for this spring, above
normal rainfall has been the rule...and not the exception. The week started off
very warm...in the upper 80s... but by Thursday, very cool weather dominated
...with most locations not getting out of the 50s for highs.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 1.43 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 66 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 6 JUN 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 70.6 1.07 0.70 8.00 96.6 0.89 0.00 0.36 -0.32 -1.30 -0.46 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 68.6 1.08 0.64 8.00 96.0 0.83 0.00 0.39 -0.26 -1.25 0.07 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 67.2 1.24 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.80 0.14 0.45 -0.03 -0.88 -0.52 P 1.43
KY 4 EASTERN 67.0 1.45 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.79 0.40 1.11 0.15 -0.64 1.62 P
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Date: Monday Jun 1, 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Kentucky free of hydrologic and agricultural drought...
The final week of May 2009 was mostly wet and warm. Many locations recorded
rainfall on 4 to 5 days with several locations, such as Lexington, receiving
rainfall everyday for the week. One to 3 inches of rainfall was common last week
and heavy rainfall was reported across the state, especially east and north. Out
of the previous 5 weeks, 4 weeks have had above normal rainfall for the state.
Temperatures started the work week in the 80's, cooled to the 70's at mid-week,
then warmed back into the 80's for the weekend. And out of the past 6 weeks, 5
weeks have experienced above normal temperatures. For the month of May, the
eastern section of the state reported 3 to 5 inches above normal rainfall./K. Thomas Priddy
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 65 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 30 MAY 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 72.1 1.39 0.52 8.00 94.6 1.12 0.00 0.68 -0.25 0.67 0.60 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 71.6 1.24 0.39 8.00 93.2 1.11 0.00 0.65 -0.41 0.94 0.50 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 71.3 1.55 0.70 8.00 96.7 1.12 0.00 0.48 -0.08 0.51 -0.43 P
KY 4 EASTERN 69.9 1.50 0.74 5.00 95.7 1.07 0.00 0.96 -0.15 2.84 1.72 P
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Date: Monday May 26 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
Much needed dry conditions and a warming trend aided Kentucky agriculture last
week. For the first week in the past month, below normal rainfall allowed field
activity to advance and flooded fields to recede across the Commonwealth. This
was the longest period of dry weather so far this spring season.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 1.22 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 64 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 23 MAY 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 64.9 0.07 0.25 8.00 91.7 0.82 0.00 0.93 -0.93 1.61 0.62 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 63.1 0.02 0.26 8.00 91.7 0.76 0.00 1.06 -1.07 1.78 0.66 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.2 0.02 0.27 8.00 91.9 0.75 0.00 0.56 -0.55 0.01 -0.60 P 1.22
KY 4 EASTERN 60.5 0.00 0.31 5.00 88.6 0.69 0.00 1.11 -1.10 2.72 1.60 P
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Date: Monday May 18 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
Wet conditions continued across the Commonwealth as above normal rainfall was
reported for the 7th week out of the past 8. Consequently, the excessive
rainfall further delayed field operations throughout the state. Temperatures
continued to be warm with the Bluegrass State seeing above normal temperatures
for the 4th straight week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 63 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 16 MAY 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 66.0 1.20 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.85 0.35 1.86 -1.15 2.28 0.95 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 64.4 1.35 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.80 0.55 2.13 -1.02 2.58 1.49 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.7 1.04 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.76 0.28 1.11 -0.55 0.90 0.03 P
KY 4 EASTERN 62.9 1.14 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.76 0.38 2.21 -1.46 3.70 2.44 F
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Date: Monday May 11 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
The Commonwealth experienced yet another week of excessive rainfall as last week
was the 6th week out of the past 7 with above normal rainfall. Consequently,
this wet pattern has caused growers throughout the Bluegrass State to be
continually delayed in field operations. In fact, several counties have reported
areas of excessive flooding to the point that they are underwater. Temperatures
continued on the warm trend as above normal values were reported for the 3rd
straight week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 62 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 9 MAY 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 64.0 2.83 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.76 2.07 3.01 1.13 1.79 0.96 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 63.3 3.03 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.75 2.28 3.15 1.42 2.14 1.45 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.4 2.24 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.74 1.50 1.66 1.00 0.58 -0.01 P
KY 4 EASTERN 61.5 4.03 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.70 3.33 3.67 2.82 3.05 2.45 F
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Date: Monday May 4, 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Warm, dry weather conditions started off the work week with temperatures in the
80's. Wet, cool conditions returned to the Bluegrass state by mid-week as
agricultural operations and most field activities were interrupted again this
planting season. This was the 5th week in the past 6 weeks with above normal
rainfall. One final comment...I question the Mild Drought category indicated
by the Palmer Drought Index for the Bluegrass region....I don't think so! Our data and
Kentucky Mesonet weather stations indicate surplus moisture in the Bluegrass region!!!/Tom Priddy
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 3.68 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 61 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 2 MAY 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 68.5 2.35 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.92 1.43 1.88 0.93 0.33 0.34 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 67.7 2.06 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.90 1.16 1.73 0.59 0.46 0.35 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 67.5 1.04 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.91 0.13 0.66 -0.39 -0.21 -1.37 P 3.68
KY 4 EASTERN 67.2 1.30 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.90 0.40 0.85 -0.09 0.19 0.76 P
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Date: Monday Apr 27 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
The period began with showers across the Commonwealth, but warm temperatures and
optimal drying conditions during the mid and latter parts of the week allowed
field operations to get underway. Temperatures were above normal for the 1st
time in 4 weeks, and rainfall totals were below normal for the first time in 5
weeks.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 1.87 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 60 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 25 APR 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 61.7 0.97 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.65 0.32 0.95 -0.32 -0.07 -0.25 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 58.6 0.99 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.57 0.42 1.14 -0.30 0.12 -0.16 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 57.6 0.98 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.55 0.43 1.05 -0.21 0.09 -0.79 P 1.87
KY 4 EASTERN 56.8 0.85 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.52 0.33 0.94 -0.29 0.12 0.77 P
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Date: Monday Apr 20 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
A moisture-rich weather system moved through the Commonwealth during the end of
the period which resulted in the state receiving above normal rainfall for the
4th straight week. Temperatures were below normal for the 3rd straight week;
however, freezing temperatures were not seen in the Bluegrass State during the
period. Rain, wet field conditions andcool temperatures for crop development
continued to interrupt the start of the planting season.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 1.74 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 59 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 18 APR 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 53.8 0.71 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.40 0.31 1.27 -0.64 0.52 -0.11 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 53.1 0.90 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.39 0.51 1.44 -0.42 0.49 -0.03 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 52.1 0.76 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.38 0.38 1.26 -0.51 0.31 -0.76 P 1.74
KY 4 EASTERN 52.2 0.53 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.37 0.16 1.23 -0.93 1.02 0.95 P
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Date: Monday Apr 13 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
A sharp cold snap hit the Commonwealth this past week as temperatures were below
normal for the 2nd straight week. Low temperatures dropped to frost/freeze
levels, including some values in the 20s, on April 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th. The
Bluegrass State also continued to receive above normal rainfall for the 3rd
straight week with some locations getting over 2.5 inches of rain.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 1.30 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 58 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 11 APR 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 48.8 1.13 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.26 0.87 1.91 -0.16 -0.02 0.08 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 48.3 1.16 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.26 0.90 1.86 -0.06 -0.21 0.11 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 48.0 1.43 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.27 1.16 1.77 0.56 -0.15 -0.61 P 1.30
KY 4 EASTERN 47.7 1.60 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.25 1.35 2.16 0.53 0.76 1.57 P
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Date: Monday Apr 6
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
The Commonwealth continued to replenish moisture as the state received above
normal rainfall for the 2nd straight week. Temperatures were slightly cooler
during the period as below normal values were reported for the 1st time in 5
weeks. Temperatures did drop to frost/freeze levels on March 30.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 2.39 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 57 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 4 APR 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 50.4 1.63 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.29 1.34 2.07 0.60 0.06 0.02 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 49.8 1.46 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.29 1.17 1.92 0.42 0.08 0.06 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 50.2 1.13 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.31 0.82 1.21 0.31 -0.74 -0.95 P 2.39
KY 4 EASTERN 49.9 0.99 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.30 0.69 1.63 -0.26 0.88 0.84 P
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Date: Monday Mar 31 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West and Central are Near Normal; Bluegrass is in Mild Drought; East is in
Incipient Moist Spell...
The Commonwealth had a much needed wet week with some locations receiving well
over 2 inches of rainfall. With the Bluegrass State already below normal on
rainfall for the year, a wet period was beneficial for Kentucky agriculture at
the start of the growing season: the state has received above normal rainfall 2
out of the past 3 weeks. Temperatures remained above normal for the 4th straight
week, but lows did drop to frost/freeze levels during the evening of March 29th.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 2.66 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 56 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 28 MAR 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 58.0 1.83 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.49 1.07 1.47 0.83 -1.13 -0.27 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 55.2 1.57 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.42 0.98 1.50 0.65 -1.01 -0.17 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 53.7 1.30 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.40 0.90 0.90 0.59 -1.57 -1.02 P 2.66
KY 4 EASTERN 52.0 1.74 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.34 1.40 1.89 0.89 0.08 0.91 P
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Date: Monday Mar 23 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass in Mild Drought; West, Central and East are in Near Normal
Hydrologic Conditions...
Relatively warm and dry conditions continued during the final days of Winter and
the first days of Spring. The Commonwealth received below normal rainfall for
the 5th week out of the past 7. Southeastern portions of the state continued
to receive the majority of the Bluegrass State's total rainfall. Temperatures
continued to be mild as above normal values were reported for the 3rd straight
week, although low temperatures did drop down to frost/freeze levels on March 20
and 21.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.28 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 3.97 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 55 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 21 MAR 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 51.8 0.04 0.73 8.00 97.0 0.31 0.00 0.64 -0.63 -1.50 -0.56 P 1.28
KY 2 CENTRAL 49.9 0.11 0.83 8.00 98.1 0.28 0.00 0.85 -0.85 -0.96 -0.36 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 48.9 0.29 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.27 0.02 0.31 -0.48 -1.44 -1.56 P 3.97
KY 4 EASTERN 47.9 0.34 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.24 0.10 1.00 -0.80 -0.47 0.40 P
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Date: Monday Mar 16 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
Multiple weather systems impacted the Commonwealth during the past week
bringing showers and a few thunderstorms. Some locations in the southeastern
portion of the state received over two and a half inches of rain while northern
portions of the Bluegrass State received under a quarter of an inch.
Temperatures during the period remained mild with above normal values being
reported for the 2nd straight week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 1.40 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 54 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 14 MAR 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 48.4 1.19 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.23 0.85 1.27 0.46 -0.58 0.04 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 48.4 1.48 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.24 1.15 1.70 0.74 0.04 0.41 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 48.4 0.81 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.25 0.49 0.79 0.06 -0.91 -0.67 P 1.40
KY 4 EASTERN 48.3 1.78 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.24 1.52 1.80 1.03 0.34 1.00 P
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Date: Monday March 9, 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
Last week was very dry for the majority of the Commonwealth with many locations
receiving zero rainfall. This led to a continuation of the dry trend with 4 of
the past 5 weeks receiving below normal rainfall. Temperatures during the period
were above normal as southerly winds ushered in a warm, humid airmass for much
of the period. During the latter part of the week, high temperatures rose as
high as 80 degrees in some locations.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.99 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 53 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 7 MAR 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 42.3 0.00 0.89 8.00 98.8 0.11 0.00 0.81 -0.81 -0.56 -0.09 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 40.9 0.00 0.91 8.00 99.0 0.09 0.00 0.96 -0.96 -0.60 0.10 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 39.0 0.00 0.93 8.00 99.2 0.07 0.00 0.73 -0.73 -0.80 -0.60 P 0.99
KY 4 EASTERN 37.4 0.02 0.98 5.00 99.6 0.04 0.00 0.77 -0.78 -1.16 0.32 P
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Date: Monday March 2, 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
Another winter storm produced rain, sleet and light snow across the Bluegrass
state last week with central, Bluegrass and eastern areas receiving the greater
amounts of rainfall...and southern KY receiving most of the snow. This storm did
not have the impact of the ice storm several weeks ago. Temperatures averaged
below normal but reached into the 50s and 60s on Wednesday and Thursday. The
workweek started out with low temperatures in the teens on Monday and Tuesday.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 52 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 28 FEB 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 39.2 0.90 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.06 0.84 1.62 0.07 -0.52 0.43 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 38.4 1.16 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.06 1.10 1.92 0.28 -0.52 0.80 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 36.7 0.96 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.04 0.92 1.46 0.37 -0.68 -0.08 P
KY 4 EASTERN 35.9 0.92 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.03 0.89 1.55 0.24 -0.91 1.04 P
+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=
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Drought Definitions.
Abnormally dry conditions mean growth of crops...plants...or
pastures may be slowed...and the fire risk may be elevated.
Moderate drought conditions mean crops...plants...or pastures may
have some damage...the fire risk continues to be elevated...water
levels in area rivers...creeks...and streams are below normal...and
water shortages and restrictions may develop.
A Severe drought means agricultural losses may occur...the fire risk
is very high...and water shortages are common and restrictions may
be imposed.
A sign of Extreme drought conditions are significant agricultural
losses...extreme fire danger...and widespread water shortages and
restrictions are common.
In an Exceptional drought...water shortages and restrictions are
widespread and there are major agricultural losses.
The drought categories in degrading order are Abnormally dry...
Moderate...Severe...Extreme and Exceptional drought.
+=+=+=+=+=+=+=
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Date: Monday Feb 23 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
Two weather systems tracked through the Ohio Valley last week, the first
providing another bout of severe weather, and the second bringing some snow to
the Commonwealth. Even though the state was impacted by multiple weather
systems, below normal rainfall was reported for the 3rd straight week.
Temperatures reverted back to a cold trend as below normal values were reported
for the 5th week out of the past 6.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 51 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 21 FEB 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 35.7 0.69 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.02 0.67 1.55 -0.22 1.15 0.35 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 34.8 0.90 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.02 0.88 1.64 0.12 1.23 0.59 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 34.3 0.46 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 0.45 1.09 -0.21 0.41 -0.30 P
KY 4 EASTERN 34.5 0.79 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.01 0.78 1.31 0.24 0.73 0.93 P
+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=
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Drought Definitions.
Abnormally dry conditions mean growth of crops...plants...or
pastures may be slowed...and the fire risk may be elevated.
Moderate drought conditions mean crops...plants...or pastures may
have some damage...the fire risk continues to be elevated...water
levels in area rivers...creeks...and streams are below normal...and
water shortages and restrictions may develop.
A Severe drought means agricultural losses may occur...the fire risk
is very high...and water shortages are common and restrictions may
be imposed.
A sign of Extreme drought conditions are significant agricultural
losses...extreme fire danger...and widespread water shortages and
restrictions are common.
In an Exceptional drought...water shortages and restrictions are
widespread and there are major agricultural losses.
The drought categories in degrading order are Abnormally dry...
Moderate...Severe...Extreme and Exceptional drought.
+=+=+=+=+=+=+=
Date: Monday Feb 16 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
Two weather systems moved through the Commonwealth during the beginning of the
period, the second of which caused a squall line with wind gusts topping 70 mph
in some locations. Despite having two weather systems pass through the Ohio
Valley, rainfall was still below normal for the 4th time in 5 weeks.
Temperatures warmed up during the period as above normal values were recorded
for the 1st time in 5 weeks.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 50 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 14 FEB 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 52.1 1.26 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.28 0.98 1.77 0.19 0.53 0.39 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 50.8 0.80 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.27 0.53 1.52 -0.45 0.50 0.56 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 49.3 0.90 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.25 0.65 1.30 0.00 -0.05 -0.16 P
KY 4 EASTERN 49.3 0.48 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.24 0.24 1.07 -0.59 -0.08 0.93 P
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Date: Monday Feb 9 EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State free of Hydrologic Drought...
The Commonwealth experienced a fairly tame week weather-wise while attemping to
recover from the winter storm that hit the state 2 weeks ago. Temperatures
warmed significantly towards the end of the period, but the beginning of the
week continued the cold trend as the Bluegrass State saw below normal
temperatures for the 4th straight week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 49 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 7 FEB 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 34.2 0.02 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 0.01 1.58 -1.55 -0.21 0.28 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 32.1 0.08 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.08 1.97 -1.82 0.10 0.81 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 29.6 0.12 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.12 1.30 -1.06 -0.59 -0.13 P
KY 4 EASTERN 28.6 0.23 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.23 1.66 -1.21 -0.32 1.43 P
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Date: Monday Feb 2 EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West is in an Incipient Moist Spell; Central and East are in a Moist Spell;
Bluegrass is in Near Normal Hydrologic Conditions...
Last week, the Commonwealth was hit by a winter storm that blanketed the state
with a mixture of freezing rain, snow and sleet. The combination of wintry
precipitation led to above normal rainfall totals for the first time in 3 weeks.
Temperatures remained cold in the Bluegrass State as below normal values were
reported for the 3rd straight week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 48 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 31 JAN 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 26.7 3.13 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 3.13 3.13 2.65 0.58 0.71 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 27.7 3.55 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 3.55 3.79 3.05 1.45 1.37 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 24.7 2.24 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 2.24 2.36 1.74 0.67 0.27 P
KY 4 EASTERN 29.1 2.46 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 2.46 2.87 1.96 2.25 1.94 F
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Date: Monday Jan 26 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...The Commonwealth has Near Normal Hydrologic Conditions Statewide...
The dry trend present thus far in 2009 continued last week as the Commonwealth
received below normal rainfall for the 3rd time in 4 weeks. Below normal
temperatures were felt across the Bluegrass State for the 2nd straight week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 1.38 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 47 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 24 JAN 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 31.3 0.02 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.02 0.48 -0.48 -1.72 -0.48 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 29.6 0.05 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.05 0.74 -0.64 -1.12 0.19 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 28.2 0.04 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.04 0.62 -0.55 -0.96 -0.69 P 1.38
KY 4 EASTERN 26.4 0.07 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.07 0.91 -0.78 0.01 0.66 P
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Date: Tuesday Jan 20 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Some of the coldest temperatures of the past few winters invaded the Bluegrass
state last week as arctic air moved south into the Ohio Valley. Flurries were
frequent but total rainfall was limited.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 46 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 17 JAN 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 25.7 0.00 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.00 0.96 -0.96 0.72 -0.05 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 24.4 0.02 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.02 1.38 -1.34 1.17 0.63 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 23.0 0.05 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.05 1.17 -1.08 1.32 -0.23 P
KY 4 EASTERN 23.7 0.03 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.03 1.69 -1.65 1.62 1.30 P
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Date: Monday Jan 12 2009
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Exceptionally wet conditions continued as the Commonwealth received above normal
rainfall for the 4th week out of the past 5. After temperatures were
consistantly below average toward the end of autumn, the Bluegrass State has
seen a recent warming trend. Temperatures have now been above average for 4
straight weeks.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 45 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 10 JAN 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 38.6 1.06 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.05 1.01 1.94 0.09 1.73 0.69 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 39.2 1.84 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.06 1.78 2.71 0.84 2.20 1.08 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 36.9 1.45 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.04 1.41 2.26 0.57 2.42 0.32 P
KY 4 EASTERN 38.8 2.63 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.05 2.58 3.34 1.81 2.98 2.02 F
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Date: Monday Jan 5, 2009 EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 44 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 3 JAN 2009
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 40.4 0.07 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.07 0.00 1.86 -1.85 2.40 0.59 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 40.1 0.17 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.07 0.10 1.87 -1.66 2.68 0.56 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 38.5 0.37 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.05 0.32 1.69 -1.06 2.23 -0.31 P
KY 4 EASTERN 38.2 0.31 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.05 0.26 1.53 -1.00 3.34 0.72 P
:::::::::::::
Date: Monday December 29, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Wet Conditions Become Established Across the Bluegrass State...
Heavy rainfall covered much of the Bluegrass state last week as temperatures
averaged above normal normal.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 43 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 27 DEC 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 36.4 2.93 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.02 2.79 3.71 2.09 2.84 1.19 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 36.6 2.62 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.03 2.59 3.53 1.64 2.98 0.97 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 35.4 2.24 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.02 0.93 2.75 1.50 2.18 -0.12 P
KY 4 EASTERN 36.2 1.37 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.03 1.34 2.53 0.15 3.77 1.05 P
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Date: Monday December 23, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Mostly Near Normal Hydrologic Moisture Conditions; Mostly Wet Soil Moisture
Conditions for Agriculture across the Bluegrass State...
Last week was a perfect example of how drastically weather can fluctuate in the
Bluegrass State. The period began with a winter storm that produced freezing
rain, sleet, and snow across the Commonwealth. Some areas received as much as 6
inches of snow from this weather system. Another system moved into the Ohio
Valley from the southwest late in the period, bringing with it significant
rainfall and very warm temperatures. Near record high temperatures in the upper
60s were seen across the state on Friday.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 3.39 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 42 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 20 DEC 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 38.6 1.04 1.00 7.88 98.6 0.04 0.00 1.62 0.23 1.01 0.05 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 41.8 1.06 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.09 0.44 1.89 0.01 1.49 -0.25 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 40.5 1.15 1.00 6.71 85.7 0.08 0.00 1.25 0.36 0.66 -1.39 P 3.39
KY 4 EASTERN 43.5 1.17 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.11 1.06 2.38 -0.29 3.11 0.47 P
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Date: Monday Dec 16, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Mostly Near Normal Hydrologic Moisture Conditions; Mostly Wet Soil Moisture
Conditions for Agriculture across the Bluegrass State...
The second week of December started off very wet with seasonably mild
temperatures through Wednesday then turned colder for the entire state with snow
in the east as a low pressure system moved south of Kentucky and up the east
coast. Two to four inches of snow was received in some southcentral and
southeastern sections of the state during the latter half of the week. Mild
temperatures returned on Sunday.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 4.52 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 41 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 13 DEC 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 35.8 1.83 1.00 6.88 87.6 0.02 0.00 1.39 0.99 0.35 -0.16 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 35.9 2.37 1.00 7.47 94.1 0.02 0.00 1.88 1.57 0.79 -0.48 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 35.0 1.41 1.00 5.64 73.8 0.02 0.00 0.89 0.66 -0.18 -1.72 P 4.52
KY 4 EASTERN 35.2 2.86 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.02 1.60 2.67 2.25 2.23 0.05 P
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Date: Monday Dec 8, 2008 EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West Near Normal Hydrologic Conditions; Central and East are in Mild Drought;
Bluegrass is in Moderate Drought...
Cold and relatively dry conditions continued during the first week of December.
Multiple weather systems tracked across the Commonwealth, providing a mixed bag
of precipitation and well below normal temperatures. Rainfall was below normal
for the 5th week out of the past 6, and temperatures were below normal for the
6th time out of the past 7 weeks.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.88 inches,
Central 4.17 inches, Bluegrass 6.14 inches and East 4.04 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 40 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 6 DEC 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 33.8 0.66 1.00 5.07 67.5 0.01 0.00 0.40 0.04 0.26 -0.81 P 1.88
KY 2 CENTRAL 34.1 0.53 1.00 5.12 68.0 0.01 0.00 0.31 -0.14 0.14 -1.47 P 4.17
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 32.4 0.50 1.00 4.25 58.3 0.00 0.00 0.23 -0.05 -0.25 -2.23 F 6.14
KY 4 EASTERN 32.8 0.66 1.00 3.76 79.3 0.00 0.00 0.42 0.07 1.18 -1.73 P 4.04
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Date: Monday Dec 1, 2008 EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West and Central are Near Normal Hydrologic Conditions; Bluegrass and East
are in Moderate Drought...
One cold front at the beginning of the period and one at the end brought some
decent rainfall amounts to portions of the Commonwealth, but the state on the
whole received below normal rainfall for the 4th time in 5 weeks. These frontal
passages also ushered in a cold air mass that provided the Bluegrass State with
below normal temperatures for the 3rd straight week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.77 inches,
Central 2.19 inches, Bluegrass 5.57 inches and East 4.58 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 39 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 29 NOV 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 40.3 0.76 1.00 4.38 59.8 0.07 0.00 0.36 0.32 -0.02 -0.80 P 1.77
KY 2 CENTRAL 38.1 0.90 1.00 4.93 65.9 0.05 0.00 0.49 0.45 0.14 -0.94 P 2.19
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 36.4 0.74 1.00 3.79 53.2 0.03 0.00 0.29 0.37 -0.40 -2.08 P 5.57
KY 4 EASTERN 36.2 0.74 1.00 3.04 67.4 0.03 0.00 0.34 0.30 0.85 -1.93 P 4.58
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Date: Monday Nov 24 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West and Central are Near Normal; Bluegrass and East are in Moderate
Hydrologic Drought...
Last week, two successive cold fronts swept through the Ohio Valley and ushered
in the coldest temperatures of the season thus far. Temperatures dipped into the
teens a couple of nights during the period, and these lows contributed to the
Commonwealth seeing below normal temperatures for the 4th time in 5 weeks. Last
week was the coldest week that Kentucky has seen in November since 1976. Even
with the passage of two cold fronts, minimal rainfall was reported throughout
the Bluegrass State because of a lack of moisture.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.72 inches,
Central 2.52 inches, Bluegrass 5.43 inches and East 4.91 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 38 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 22 NOV 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 35.0 0.00 0.99 3.70 52.1 0.01 0.00 0.04 -0.48 -0.42 -0.86 P 1.72
KY 2 CENTRAL 33.7 0.00 0.99 4.09 56.5 0.01 0.00 0.04 -0.48 -0.44 -1.12 P 2.52
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 31.3 0.04 1.00 3.08 45.3 0.00 0.00 -0.08 -0.33 -0.87 -2.16 P 5.43
KY 4 EASTERN 30.6 0.08 1.00 2.33 55.5 0.00 0.00 0.04 -0.38 0.30 -2.15 P 4.91
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Date: Monday Nov 17, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...East in Moderate Drought, Remainder Near Normal Hydrologic Conditions...
Above normal rainfall returned to the Commonwealth for the first time in 3 weeks
as a couple of frontal systems tracked through the region. A cold Canadian
airmass dove into the Ohio Valley behind a cold front creating showers and
chilly temperatures late in the period.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.73 inches,
Central 1.54 inches, Bluegrass 4.30 inches and East 4.32 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 37 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 15 NOV 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 45.7 1.46 1.00 3.70 52.2 0.15 0.00 0.52 0.64 0.86 -0.56 P 0.73
KY 2 CENTRAL 46.4 1.36 1.00 4.09 56.5 0.17 0.00 0.52 0.64 0.96 -0.82 P 1.54
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 46.0 1.17 1.00 3.04 44.8 0.17 0.00 0.25 0.48 0.08 -1.83 P 4.30
KY 4 EASTERN 46.0 1.74 1.00 2.25 54.2 0.17 0.00 0.42 0.76 1.28 -1.96 P 4.32
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Date: Monday Nov. 10, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...East Ky in Severe Drought, Bluegrass Area in Moderate Hydrologic Drought,
Remainder of the State Near Normal...
Unseasonably mild temperatures and dry conditions were the rule last week as
high pressure dominated the Bluegrass state through Friday. Limited rainfall
occurred last Friday and temperatures turned seasonably cool through the weekend.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.76 inches,
Central 3.28 inches, Bluegrass 5.42 inches and East 6.82 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 36 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 8 NOV 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 55.8 0.20 0.61 2.78 37.6 0.36 0.00 -0.12 0.10 -0.34 -1.26 P 2.76
KY 2 CENTRAL 54.6 0.34 0.79 3.11 43.4 0.35 0.00 -0.12 0.09 -0.14 -1.42 P 3.28
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 54.8 0.26 0.25 2.79 33.7 0.36 0.00 -0.23 0.16 -1.04 -2.33 F 5.42
KY 4 EASTERN 53.5 0.34 0.53 1.15 27.9 0.32 0.00 -0.34 0.21 -0.72 -3.03 F 6.82
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Date: Monday Nov 3, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West and Central in Mild Drought; Bluegrass and East in Moderate Drought...
High pressure built in over the Ohio Valley for the majority of the week and
ushered in the coldest air mass of the season. During the middle of the period,
low temperatures dropped into the low to mid 20s across much of the state. Dry
conditions continued as the persistent high pressure system suppressed shower
activity across the Commonwealth.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.72 inches,
Central 2.52 inches, Bluegrass 4.76 inches and East 6.09 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 35 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 1 NOV 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 49.3 0.00 0.77 2.78 39.5 0.23 0.00 -0.22 -0.17 0.99 -1.00 P 1.72
KY 2 CENTRAL 47.4 0.00 0.80 3.11 43.5 0.20 0.00 -0.21 -0.28 0.88 -1.26 P 2.52
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 46.6 0.01 0.35 2.79 34.8 0.19 0.00 -0.39 0.04 -0.65 -2.24 P 4.76
KY 4 EASTERN 45.3 0.03 0.51 1.15 27.6 0.16 0.00 -0.55 0.13 -0.64 -2.91 P 6.09
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Date: Monday October 27, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West Near Normal, Central and Bluegrass Areas in Mild Drought, and East
in Moderate Hydrologic Drought...
Higher humidity and much needed rainfall occurred at the end of the workweek as
a large low pressure system slowly worked its way from the central plains
through the Bluegrass state. Otherwise, dry conditions prevailed for most of the
week. Seasonal temperatures dominated the first half of the workweek, then
cooler on Friday and Saturday, but mild conditions returned to the 60's on
Sunday. /Priddy
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.01 inches,
Central 1.81 inches, Bluegrass 4.02 inches and East 5.54 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 34 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 25 OCT 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 53.8 1.18 1.00 2.78 42.0 0.33 0.00 -0.05 0.57 0.89 -0.72 P 1.01
KY 2 CENTRAL 51.7 1.33 1.00 3.11 45.7 0.30 0.00 0.07 0.64 0.87 -0.99 P 1.81
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 49.6 0.79 0.53 2.79 36.9 0.26 0.00 -0.43 0.53 -0.56 -1.94 P 4.02
KY 4 EASTERN 48.4 0.87 0.64 1.15 29.9 0.23 0.00 -0.68 0.62 -0.74 -2.70 P 5.54
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Date: Monday Oct 20 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West and Central in Mild Drought; Bluegrass in Moderate Drought; East in
Severe Drought...
Limited rainfall continued the dry weather pattern for the Bluegrass state. Dry,
very warm weather occurred through Wednesday, scattered showers during the
latter half of the work week, then cooler temperatures in the 60's prevailed
through the weekend.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 3.08 inches,
Central 4.24 inches, Bluegrass 5.32 inches and East 6.99 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 33 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 18 OCT 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 65.0 0.37 0.61 2.32 32.6 0.65 0.00 -0.62 0.22 -0.67 -1.40 P 3.08
KY 2 CENTRAL 64.5 0.34 0.48 2.60 34.3 0.65 0.00 -0.57 0.18 -0.77 -1.76 P 4.24
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 63.1 0.26 0.00 2.79 31.0 0.61 0.00 -0.96 -0.06 -1.78 -2.33 F 5.32
KY 4 EASTERN 61.6 0.19 0.00 1.15 19.2 0.57 0.00 -1.30 -0.04 -2.00 -3.22 F 6.99
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Date: Monday Oct 13 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West and Central are in Mild Drought; Bluegrass is in Moderate Drought; East
is in Severe Drought...
The Commonwealth received above normal rainfall for the 1st time in 6 weeks as a
cold front swept through the region and caused numerous showers and
thunderstorms early in the period. Despite the rain event, the majority of the
Bluegrass State remained in hydrologic drought. Temperatures remained
unseasonably warm with above normal values being reported for the 2nd time in 3
weeks.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.82 inches,
Central 3.89 inches, Bluegrass 5.15 inches and East 6.76 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 32 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 11 OCT 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 65.1 1.56 0.89 2.32 35.7 0.67 0.00 -0.84 1.04 -1.03 -1.25 P 2.82
KY 2 CENTRAL 65.4 1.48 0.79 2.60 37.7 0.69 0.00 -0.75 0.95 -1.12 -1.57 P 3.89
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 64.3 0.64 0.00 2.90 32.2 0.67 0.00 -0.90 0.58 -2.06 -2.22 F 5.15
KY 4 EASTERN 63.6 0.48 0.00 1.23 20.4 0.64 0.00 -1.26 0.47 -2.21 -3.11 F 6.76
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Date: Monday Oct 6, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Much of the Commonwealth received measurable rainfall at the beginning of the
period as a cold front swept through the Ohio valley, but the rainfall received
was still well below normal. Last week marked the 8th week out of the past 9 in
which below normal rainfall was reported. As relatively dry conditions persisted
for another week, 82 percent of the state regressed into moderate drought, and
26 percent of the state regressed into severe drought. A cool air mass built in
behind the cold front and provided the Bluegrass State with below normal
temperatures for the 1st time in 7 weeks.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 4.98 inches,
Central 5.71 inches, Bluegrass 5.19 inches and East 6.65 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 31 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 4 OCT 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 62.6 0.18 0.00 2.32 25.7 0.60 0.00 -1.88 0.26 -2.49 -1.99 F 4.98
KY 2 CENTRAL 61.4 0.24 0.00 2.60 28.9 0.58 0.00 -1.70 0.34 -2.46 -2.18 F 5.71
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 60.3 0.26 0.00 2.91 32.3 0.56 0.00 -1.48 0.32 -2.11 -2.25 F 5.19
KY 4 EASTERN 59.8 0.12 0.00 1.26 21.1 0.54 0.00 -1.73 0.11 -2.59 -3.11 F 6.65
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Date: Monday September 29, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...East in Severe Hydrologic Drought, Central and Bluegrass Areas in Moderate Drought,
and West in Mild Drought...
Abnormal to excessively dry crop moisture conditions and very warm temperatures
dominated the Bluegrass state last week. Afternoon humidities were repeatedly
near or below 30 percent and only limited rainfall was received across the
state. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor indicated over 82 percent of the
Commonwealth in Moderate hydrologic drought and nearly 20 percent in Severe
hydrologic drought. It was the 7th week in the past 8 weeks with below normal
rainfall in Kentucky.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 4.47 inches,
Central 5.66 inches, Bluegrass 5.20 inches and East 6.50 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 30 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 27 SEP 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 70.7 0.04 0.00 2.43 27.0 0.89 0.00 -2.14 -0.31 -2.29 -1.74 P 4.47
KY 2 CENTRAL 68.6 0.01 0.00 2.70 30.0 0.83 0.00 -2.04 -0.28 -2.40 -2.11 F 5.66
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 68.5 0.00 0.00 3.01 33.5 0.84 0.00 -1.80 -0.35 -2.35 -2.18 F 5.20
KY 4 EASTERN 65.7 0.12 0.00 1.36 22.7 0.74 0.00 -1.84 -0.16 -3.05 -3.01 F 6.50
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Date: Monday Sep 22, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West, Central and Bluegrass in Mild Drought; East is in Moderate Drought...
High pressure set up over the Ohio Valley early in the period and suppressed
shower activity for the vast majority of the Commonwealth. The virtually rain-
free week was the 6th time in the past 7 weeks that below normal rainfall was
received. Temperatures during the last week of summer were true to the season
with no deviation from normal.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.94 inches,
Central 4.94 inches, Bluegrass 4.49 inches and East 6.11 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 29 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 20 SEP 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 69.1 0.08 0.00 2.68 29.8 0.85 0.00 -1.83 -0.24 -1.82 -1.26 P 2.94
KY 2 CENTRAL 69.2 0.06 0.00 2.97 33.0 0.87 0.00 -1.76 -0.30 -1.77 -1.91 P 4.94
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 68.5 0.01 0.00 3.32 36.8 0.86 0.00 -1.45 -0.44 -1.79 -1.95 F 4.49
KY 4 EASTERN 68.1 0.09 0.00 1.52 25.4 0.84 0.00 -1.68 -0.40 -1.41 -2.85 F 6.11
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Date: Monday Sep 15 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West is Near Normal; Central and Bluegrass are in Mild Drought; East is in
Moderate Drought...
Dry weather continues as below normal rainfall was received in the Commonwealth
for the 5th time in 6 weeks. The remnants of Ike affected the Bluegrass State
late in the period; but it was wind, not rain, that made its' impact. Near
hurricane force gusts were felt Sunday in the western half of the state. With
only 1 week of summer left, temperatures remained warm as above normal values
were reported for the 3rd time in 4 weeks.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.81 inches,
Central 3.65 inches, Bluegrass 3.46 inches and East 5.73 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 28 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 13 SEP 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 74.7 0.15 0.00 2.93 32.5 1.09 0.00 -1.59 -0.46 -1.88 -0.85 P 1.81
KY 2 CENTRAL 73.8 0.18 0.00 3.26 36.2 1.06 0.00 -1.46 -0.41 -1.98 -1.47 P 3.65
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.1 0.70 0.00 3.66 40.7 1.00 0.00 -1.01 0.31 -2.05 -1.56 P 3.46
KY 4 EASTERN 72.7 0.37 0.00 1.74 29.1 1.03 0.00 -1.28 -0.29 -1.81 -2.65 P 5.73
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Date: Monday Sept 8, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West is Near Normal; Central and Bluegrass are in Mild Drought; East is in
Moderate Drought...
While the remnants of Gustav helped to bring above normal rainfall to western
portions of the state for the first time in 5 weeks, eastern portions of the
Commonwealth saw below normal rainfall values for the 4th time in 5 weeks as a
cold front caused a few showers late in the period. Temperatures continued to be
very warm with above normal values being reported for the 2nd time in 3 weeks.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 2.44 inches, Bluegrass 3.40 inches and East 5.40 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 27 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 6 SEP 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.8 0.63 0.00 3.27 36.3 1.20 0.00 -1.13 0.10 -1.94 -0.38 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 77.3 0.65 0.00 3.61 40.2 1.22 0.00 -1.05 0.01 -2.02 -1.04 P 2.44
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 77.0 0.43 0.00 3.79 42.1 1.21 0.00 -1.32 -0.19 -2.73 -1.50 P 3.40
KY 4 EASTERN 75.6 0.05 0.00 1.96 32.6 1.17 0.00 -0.99 -0.38 -2.08 -2.51 P 5.40
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Date: Monday Sep 1, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State is Near Normal Hydrologic Conditions...
The remnants of Tropical Storm Fay provided much needed rainfall in the
southeastern quarter of the Commonwealth that has been experiencing moderate
drought conditions. Unfortunately, that weather system did not help western
portions of the state which have seen below normal rain for 4 straight weeks.
Temperatures during the period remained true to form for late summer as normal
temperatures were reported.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.80 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 26 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 30 AUG 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 0.0 0.59 0.59 3.75 48.2 0.00 0.00 -0.61 0.69 -1.50 0.37 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 0.0 0.79 0.79 4.03 53.6 0.00 0.00 -0.52 0.83 -1.35 -0.27 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 0.0 0.64 0.64 4.40 56.0 0.00 0.00 -0.51 0.75 -1.45 -0.48 P
KY 4 EASTERN 0.0 1.65 1.00 2.80 63.3 0.00 0.00 -0.21 1.33 -0.75 -0.83 P 0.80
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Date: Monday Aug 25, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West, Central, and Bluegrass are Near Normal Hydrologic Conditions; East is
in Moderate Drought...
The Bluegrass State experienced another unseasonably dry week as high pressure
set in over the region. With the exception of a few mid-week showers in western
portions of the state, much of the Commonwealth received no rainfall during the
period. Warm temperatures accompanied the dry weather as above normal values
were reported for the first time in 3 weeks.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 1.65 inches, Bluegrass 2.02 inches and East 6.04 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 25 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 23 AUG 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 75.8 0.17 0.00 3.75 41.6 1.20 0.00 -1.30 -0.45 -1.11 0.01 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 75.3 0.01 0.00 4.03 44.8 1.19 0.00 -1.35 -0.60 -1.46 -0.77 P 1.65
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 75.2 0.01 0.00 4.40 48.8 1.19 0.00 -1.26 -0.55 -2.04 -0.95 P 2.02
KY 4 EASTERN 73.3 0.00 0.00 2.15 35.9 1.12 0.00 -1.54 -0.75 -1.88 -2.62 P 6.04
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Date: Monday Aug 18, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West is in an Incipient Moist Spell; Central and Bluegrass are Near Normal
Hydrologic Conditions; East is in Moderate Drought...
High pressure was the dominant weather feature over the Ohio Valley for much of
the period as the Commonwealth experienced the 2nd straight week of very dry
conditions. A weak upper level disturbance rotated throught the region on the
14th and 15th, but this feature only resulted in isolated showers and minimal
rainfall totals. The high pressure that was centered over the midwest ushered in
a cool air mass which continued the relatively mild summer pattern. Last week
was the 8th week out of the past 9 with either normal or below normal
temperatures.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 5.24 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 24 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 16 AUG 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 71.9 0.03 0.00 4.23 47.0 1.06 0.00 -0.85 -0.58 -0.57 0.51 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 70.6 0.05 0.00 4.64 51.6 1.02 0.00 -0.75 -0.52 -0.66 -0.16 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 68.8 0.10 0.00 5.06 56.2 0.96 0.00 -0.71 -0.36 -1.39 -0.22 P
KY 4 EASTERN 67.7 0.09 0.00 2.65 44.2 0.92 0.00 -0.79 -0.56 -1.06 -2.29 P 5.24
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Date: Monday Aug 11 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West in a Moist Spell; Central and Bluegrass in Near Normal Hydrologic
Conditions; East in a Mild Drought...
Aside from one weather system that affected the Commonwealth on August 5th and
6th, last week was relatively dry. The Bluegrass State seems to be trending
towards below normal rainfall as 3 of the past 4 weeks have seen below normal
values. An unseasonably cool air mass accompanied high pressure in the latter
part of the period to continue the relatively mild summer. Above normal
temperature values have not been reported in 7 of the past 8 weeks.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 2.91 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 23 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 9 AUG 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 77.5 0.23 0.00 4.78 53.2 1.32 0.00 -0.27 -0.49 -0.77 1.07 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 75.1 0.43 0.00 5.20 57.7 1.22 0.00 -0.23 -0.35 -0.89 0.36 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 73.6 0.71 0.00 5.59 62.1 1.17 0.00 -0.35 -0.08 -1.69 0.34 P
KY 4 EASTERN 72.9 0.42 0.00 3.08 51.4 1.15 0.00 -0.23 -0.29 -1.10 -1.28 P 2.91
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Date: Monday Aug 4 EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West is in a Moist Spell; Central and Bluegrass are in an Incipient Moist
Spell; East is in Near Normal hydrologic condtions...
The Bluegrass State experienced a wet week last week as a couple weather systems
impacted the Ohio Valley and continued to fend off summertime drought conditions
for much of the state. The majority of the rain came late in the week as a
frontal boundary extended just to the north of the Commonwealth and remained in
place long enough to cause widespread showers and thunderstorms. This pattern
also resulted in a hot week as Kentucky was oriented on the southern side of the
frontal boundary; above normal temperatures were reported for the first time in
7 weeks.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 2.26 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 22 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 2 AUG 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 81.2 2.06 0.50 5.12 62.5 1.56 0.00 0.22 0.73 0.75 1.57 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 78.7 1.71 0.31 5.49 64.5 1.40 0.00 0.12 0.48 0.08 0.72 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 77.7 1.21 0.00 5.89 65.4 1.36 0.00 -0.27 0.17 -1.68 0.59 P
KY 4 EASTERN 76.2 1.82 0.51 3.20 61.8 1.31 0.00 0.06 0.58 -0.37 -0.93 P 2.26
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Date: Monday Jul 28 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West is in Incipient Moist Spell; Central and Bluegrass are Near Normal; East
is in Moderate Drought...
Rainfall was slightly below normal for the Bluegrass state again last week and
it was the second week straight with below normal rainfall. The south and west
sections of the state received the bulk of the rain for the state. The northern
half of the state received only limited rainfall. Temperatures were also below
to slightly below normal which continued the extended spell of seasonal to below
seasonal temperatures.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 5.81 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 21 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 26 JUL 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 78.5 0.91 0.00 5.21 57.9 1.40 0.00 -0.48 -0.02 -0.44 0.90 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 77.0 1.06 0.00 5.58 62.0 1.34 0.00 -0.34 0.08 -0.41 0.21 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 75.9 0.75 0.00 6.01 66.8 1.30 0.00 -0.43 -0.09 -1.76 0.30 P
KY 4 EASTERN 74.8 0.91 0.00 3.28 54.7 1.27 0.00 -0.48 -0.03 -0.97 -2.43 P 5.81
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Date: Monday Jul 21 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West is in a Moist Spell; Central is Near Normal; Bluegrass is in an
Incipient Moist Spell; East is in Moderate Drought...
The Bluegrass State experienced a very dry week last week with many locations
throughout the state reporting no rainfall. Strong high pressure set up over the
Ohio Valley and suppressed shower activity for the majority of the period. Most
of the rainfall during the period occurred Sunday, July 20 ahead of an
approaching cold front. Although temperatures seemed hot across the Commonwealth
under sunny skies for much of the week, above normal temperatures still have not
been reported for 5 straight weeks.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 5.42 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 20 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 19 JUL 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 77.4 0.01 0.00 5.51 61.2 1.37 0.00 -0.46 -0.68 -0.75 1.05 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 75.1 0.03 0.00 5.76 64.0 1.27 0.00 -0.42 -0.62 -0.48 0.28 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 74.7 0.08 0.00 6.40 71.1 1.26 0.00 -0.34 -0.31 -1.22 0.61 P
KY 4 EASTERN 72.7 0.30 0.00 3.49 58.2 1.19 0.00 -0.45 -0.43 -0.62 -2.39 P 5.42
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Date: Monday Jul 14 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...East in Mild Drought; West, Central and Bluegrass in Moist Spell...
Moisture-rich weather systems tracking across the Ohio Valley last week provided
the Commonwealth with a relatively wet second week of July, especially western
portions of the state. Drought conditions continue to be avoided for the
majority of the Bluegrass State as above normal rainfall was reported for the
2nd week out of the past 3. Summertime temperatures have yet to be excessively
hot as normal or below normal temperatures were reported for the 4th straight
week
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 2.88 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 19 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 12 JUL 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 78.9 2.04 0.59 6.02 73.4 1.45 0.00 0.22 0.68 -0.70 1.74 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 76.3 1.70 0.37 6.37 74.9 1.33 0.00 0.20 0.41 -0.44 0.97 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 75.2 0.80 0.00 7.37 81.9 1.30 0.00 -0.03 -0.07 -0.85 1.43 P
KY 4 EASTERN 74.3 1.19 0.00 4.10 68.4 1.27 0.00 -0.02 0.05 -0.38 -1.30 P 2.88
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Date: Monday Jul 7, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...East in Mild Drought; Central in Incipient Moist Spell; West and Bluegrass in
Moist Spell...
Cool temperatures and mostly dry conditions dominated the Bluegrass state last
week with scattered showers and thunderstorms at the start of the week and on
Friday and Saturday which continued the below normal rainfall pattern.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 3.01 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 18 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 5 JUL 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 74.6 0.66 0.00 6.02 66.9 1.26 0.00 -0.46 -0.12 -1.54 1.18 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 72.9 1.07 0.00 6.37 70.7 1.19 0.00 -0.21 0.09 -1.60 0.65 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 70.8 0.92 0.00 7.80 86.6 1.11 0.00 0.04 -0.02 -0.67 1.69 P
KY 4 EASTERN 69.8 1.08 0.00 4.16 69.3 1.08 0.00 -0.07 0.11 -1.18 -1.43 P 3.01
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Date: Monday June 30, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...East in Mild Drought; Central in Incipient Moist Spell; West and Bluegrass in
Moist Spell...
The majority of the rainfall received in the period came from a slow moving
weather system that affected the Commonwealth from June 27th to 29th. For the
state, this was the 2nd week out of the past 4 with just slightly above normal
rainfall. Eastern portions of the state experiencing moderate drought recieved
above normal rainfall for the 1st time in 6 weeks. The Bluegrass State has not
experienced an excessively hot start to the summer as the 1st full week of
summer reported normal temperatures.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 3.57 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 17 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 28 JUN 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 77.1 0.71 0.00 6.45 71.7 1.38 0.00 -0.34 -0.15 -2.88 1.49 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 75.2 1.11 0.00 6.45 71.7 1.29 0.00 -0.30 0.07 -3.06 0.69 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 73.8 1.17 0.00 7.97 88.5 1.25 0.00 0.06 0.02 -0.57 1.74 P
KY 4 EASTERN 72.5 1.14 0.00 4.16 69.3 1.20 0.00 -0.18 0.10 -2.26 -1.60 P 3.57
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Date: Monday Jun 23 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...East in Moderate Drought; Central in Incipient Moist Spell; West and
Bluegrass in Moist Spell...
Rainfall last week was spotty and minimal, most of which fell at the beginning
of the period when a cold front swept across the Bluegrass State. Although
rainfall totals in the state were below normal only for the 2nd time in the past
month, rainfall totals in the east were below normal for the 5th straight week.
This lack of rainfall has caused the east to slip into moderate drought
conditions. Temperatures cooled down a bit behind the cold front as the
Commonwealth experienced below normal temperatures for the first time in a
month.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 5.53 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 16 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 21 JUN 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 73.4 0.23 0.00 6.97 77.5 1.21 0.00 -0.19 -0.28 -1.71 1.87 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 72.2 0.24 0.00 6.59 73.2 1.16 0.00 -0.37 -0.24 -2.67 0.82 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 71.4 0.37 0.04 8.00 89.3 1.14 0.00 0.04 -0.29 -1.41 1.72 P
KY 4 EASTERN 68.6 0.43 0.00 4.20 70.0 1.03 0.00 -0.28 -0.19 -2.77 -2.41 P 5.53
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Date: Monday Jun 16 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...East in Moderate Drought; Central in Moist Spell; West and Bluegrass in
Unusual Moist Spell...
Two separate weather systems provided the Commonwealth with slightly above
normal rainfall for the fourth time in the past seven weeks. Although adequate
rainfall has been received in much of the state, drought conditions are
beginning to build once again in the east as below normal rainfall was reported
for the fourth straight week in that portion of the state. The period was
unseasonably hot as above normal temperatures were reported for the second
straight week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 5.69 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 15 OF THE 2008 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 14 JUN 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 79.3 1.49 0.01 7.81 86.9 1.48 0.00 0.09 -0.45 -1.86 2.52 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 78.9 0.84 0.00 7.34 81.6 1.46 0.00 -0.13 -0.31 -2.67 1.50 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 78.0 1.24 0.81 8.00 97.9 1.43 0.00 0.33 -0.47 -1.08 2.30 P
KY 4 EASTERN 76.7 0.79 0.00 4.67 77.8 1.39 0.00 -0.09 -0.10 -2.61 -2.24 P 5.69
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Date: Monday Jun 9, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...East in Moderate Drought; West, Central, and Bluegrass in Unusual Moist
Spell...
A strong yet short-lived weather system early in the period accounted for the
only rainfall last week in the Bluegrass State. For the majority of the week,
strong high pressure set up over the southeastern United States and controlled
weather in the Commonwealth. Unseasonably warm weather was the result as above
normal temperatures were reported for the first time in six weeks. Warm
temperatures, abundant sunshine, and minimal rainfall led to a rapid progression
of field activities.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 5.78 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 66 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 7 JUN 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 80.1 0.18 0.00 7.90 87.7 1.30 0.00 0.56 -0.62 -1.42 2.63 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 77.6 0.34 0.00 7.97 88.6 1.16 0.00 0.20 -0.51 -1.53 2.06 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 75.3 1.99 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.08 0.19 0.89 0.42 0.32 2.57 P
KY 4 EASTERN 74.2 0.95 0.29 5.00 88.1 1.04 0.00 0.01 0.00 -1.54 -2.05 P 5.78
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Date: Monday Jun 2, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
Although state averaged precipitation was near normal, the amount of rainfall
received varied greatly across the Commonwealth. A moisture rich weather system
early in the period produced over 2 inches of rainfall for some locations in the
West, resulting in well above average rainfall for the period at these
locations. Some areas in Central and Bluegrass, however, received less than a
tenth of an inch for the entire period; this resulted in significantly below
average rainfall for these locations. Temperatures continued to be mild for the
season with the 5th week in a row of normal or below normal temperatures.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 1.75 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 65 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 31 MAY 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 71.3 2.17 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.09 0.28 1.17 0.55 -0.22 3.85 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 69.7 1.55 0.79 8.00 97.7 1.04 0.00 0.70 -0.02 -0.29 3.09 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 67.1 0.39 0.28 8.00 92.0 0.95 0.00 0.47 -0.49 0.40 2.55 P
KY 4 EASTERN 66.8 0.61 0.38 5.00 89.7 0.94 0.00 0.01 -0.13 -0.85 -0.76 P 1.75
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Date: Monday May 26 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
The Commonwealth experienced another relatively dry week as no significant
weather system impacted the state. Some counties in extreme northern Kentucky
received near normal rainfall, but on the whole, the state remained dry. In
fact, below normal rainfall was received for the 4th week out of the past 6.
Mild temperatures continued to be the rule as above normal temperatures have not
been reported in 4 weeks.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 64 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 24 MAY 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 66.1 0.07 0.20 8.00 91.2 0.87 0.00 0.62 -0.63 0.20 3.44 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 64.1 0.08 0.28 8.00 91.9 0.80 0.00 0.72 -0.71 0.50 3.03 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 60.7 0.54 0.84 8.00 98.2 0.70 0.00 0.96 -0.96 1.46 3.14 P
KY 4 EASTERN 60.3 0.39 0.71 5.00 95.1 0.68 0.00 0.14 -0.51 -0.36 -0.48 P
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Date: Monday May 19 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
A moist weather system swept across the Bluegrass State during the middle of
last week, providing the Commonwealth with above normal rainfall for the 2nd
time in the past 5 weeks. A cooler air mass filtered into the region during the
period and allowed for unseasonably cool overnight temperatures. With rainfall
amounts continuing to moderate, field activities continued to progress normally.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 63 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 17 MAY 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 0.0 1.30 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 1.30 1.91 0.69 1.34 4.47 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 0.0 1.48 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 1.48 2.11 0.86 1.21 3.99 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 0.0 2.02 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 2.02 2.56 1.49 1.34 3.94 P
KY 4 EASTERN 0.0 1.23 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 1.18 1.23 1.06 -0.42 0.19 P
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Date: Monday May 13 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
Despite two late week weather systems, rainfall amounts continued to moderate as
below normal values were received for the 3rd time in the past 4 weeks. Although
the Commonwealth did experience some severe weather, the state has not received
the copious weekly rainfall totals since early April. Consequently, field
activities continued normally for much of the week. Temperatures were once again
near normal, holding the yearly departures to less than 1 degree from normal.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 62 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 10 MAY 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 63.2 0.75 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.73 0.02 1.22 -1.18 0.12 4.13 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 63.2 0.98 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.75 0.23 1.25 -0.79 -0.41 3.53 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.1 1.35 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.73 0.62 1.07 0.12 -1.27 2.77 P
KY 4 EASTERN 61.4 0.87 0.95 5.00 99.1 0.70 0.00 0.17 -0.23 -2.18 -0.49 P
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Date: Monday May EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
The Bluegrass State received above normal rainfall for the first time in 3
weeks, due largely to a potent cold front that swept through the region early
last weekend. Temperatures for the period were below normal for the second time
in the past 4 weeks as a cold air mass was in place over the Commonwealth early
in the week. Overnight low temperatures dropped into the upper 20s and lower 30s
in some locations on the last 2 days of April, resulting in some patchy frost.
Despite receiving above normal rainfall, field conditions improved during the
majority of the week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 61 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 3 MAY 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 0.0 2.27 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 2.27 2.94 1.59 1.19 4.65 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 0.0 2.18 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 1.86 2.62 1.67 0.47 4.03 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 0.0 1.39 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.71 1.53 0.86 -1.35 3.04 P
KY 4 EASTERN 0.0 0.94 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.29 0.90 0.57 -1.71 -0.06 P
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Date: Monday Apr 28 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
The Bluegrass State experienced a warm and relatively dry week as high pressure
controlled the weather for most of the period. Decent drying conditions and
below normal rainfall for the second straight week allowed field activities to
progress across the state. Warmer temperatures were finally being felt as last
week was only the second week to experience above normal temperatures since mid-
February. According to the latest Palmer Drought Index, the Commonwealth is
becoming drier: West is in an EXTREME MOIST SPELL, Central and Bluegrass are in a
VERY MOIST SPELL, and East is NEAR NORMAL hydrologic conditions.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 60 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 26 APR 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 0.0 0.86 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.86 2.11 -0.39 3.54 4.37 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 0.0 0.42 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.42 1.37 -0.53 2.48 3.54 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 0.0 0.17 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.05 0.84 -0.50 0.79 3.02 P
KY 4 EASTERN 0.0 0.05 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.05 0.38 -0.45 0.05 0.07 P
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Date: Monday Apr 21, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Last week was the driest week since January for the Bluegrass state as high
pressure dominated eastern U.S. and provided a return to drier outdoor working
conditions during the workweek. A significant but short warming trend occurred
during the middle of the week. The week started out dry and cool but ended with
light rainfall and cooler temperatures on the weekend. Areas of frost were
reported on Tuesday morning (Apr. 15)./Priddy
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 59 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 19 APR 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 42.7 0.49 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.13 0.36 2.50 -1.79 2.85 4.32 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 48.3 0.36 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.27 0.09 1.90 -1.71 2.28 3.76 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 48.6 0.17 0.88 8.00 98.7 0.29 0.00 1.34 -1.34 1.94 3.41 P
KY 4 EASTERN 50.4 0.38 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.33 0.05 0.83 -0.72 -0.03 0.37 P
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Date: Monday Apr 14 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
The Bluegrass State received above normal rainfall for the fourth straight week,
due largely to a late week weather system that also produced severe weather. The
Commonwealth did experience above normal temperatures for the first time in 9
weeks, but a cold airmass filtered into the region late and brought morning lows
into the 30s during the weekend. Wet conditions continue to be problematic
across the state: the latest Palmer Drought Index holds the majority of the
state in an EXTREME MOIST SPELL, with east Kentucky in an INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Drying But Still Excessively Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Drying But Still Excessively Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 58 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 12 APR 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 44.4 1.31 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.16 1.15 4.29 -2.00 5.51 4.65 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 51.3 1.38 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.34 1.04 3.61 -1.52 3.85 4.24 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 52.6 0.77 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.39 0.38 2.68 -1.91 4.03 4.07 P
KY 4 EASTERN 51.2 0.70 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.34 0.36 1.55 -0.83 0.27 0.72 P
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Date: Monday Apr EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
Wet conditions continued as the Bluegrass State received above normal rainfall
for the third week in a row. Over the past 30 days, the state as a whole has
received over 9 inches of rain. Showers and thunderstorms from a slow moving
frontal boundary dropped copious amounts of rain across an already saturated
Commonwealth and once again created widespread flooding. Temperatures were right
at normal yet again for the second week of Spring. The latest Palmer Drought
Index holds the majority of the state in a VERY MOIST SPELL, with east Kentucky
NEAR NORMAL hydrologic conditions.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 57 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 5 APR 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 43.2 4.98 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.13 4.85 6.29 3.41 5.10 4.66 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 49.1 4.34 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.27 4.07 5.13 3.00 3.48 4.22 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 49.2 3.29 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.29 3.00 4.59 1.40 4.29 4.39 F
KY 4 EASTERN 50.6 2.25 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.32 1.93 2.38 1.43 0.43 0.73 P
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Date: Monday Apr 1, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
The first full week of Spring proved to be a mild one weather-wise as near
normal temperatures and rainfall were reported. The majority of rainfall in the
Bluegrass State fell on Thursday and Friday as a stalled frontal boundary kicked
off showers and thunderstorms throughout the two day period. Temperatures still
showed a little hint of winter lingering as morning lows dropped below the
freezing mark throughout the state a few times in the period. The latest Palmer
Drought Index holds the majority of the state in a VERY MOIST SPELL, with east
Kentucky NEAR NORMAL hydrologic conditions.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Drying But Still Excessively Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 56 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 29 MAR 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 41.9 0.51 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.11 0.40 2.88 -2.08 3.94 3.55 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 46.5 0.72 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.21 0.51 2.13 -1.10 2.41 3.24 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 45.0 1.77 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.19 1.58 3.19 -0.03 3.96 3.75 F
KY 4 EASTERN 50.0 0.55 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.30 0.25 0.95 -0.44 0.11 -0.14 P
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Date: Monday Mar 25 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
A late-winter storm brought heavy rainfall to parts of Kentucky and many
central states last week along with major flooding. In Kentucky, the west
and counties along the Ohio River received from 3 to 6 inches of rain. These
rainfall totals decreased to 1 to 3 inches in central and Bluegrass sections, to
less than an inch in the southeast part of the state.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 55 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 22 MAR 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 47.6 4.02 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.22 3.80 4.96 2.65 4.06 3.92 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 50.5 2.37 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.30 2.07 3.23 0.91 2.43 3.55 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 48.4 2.39 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.26 2.13 3.22 1.04 3.02 3.57 F
KY 4 EASTERN 49.8 0.80 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.28 0.52 1.39 -0.36 0.56 0.17 P
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Date: Monday Mar 17, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Two weather systems tracked across the Bluegrass State last week, and even
though these systems produced severe weather in other states, not much in the
way of extreme weather affected the Commonwealth as below normal rainfall was
reported for the 3rd week out of the past 4. Mild temperatures were reported
across the state during the last full week of winter.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 54 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 15 MAR 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 45.6 0.54 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.17 0.37 2.31 -1.57 1.76 2.99 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 43.2 0.70 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.14 0.56 2.32 -1.20 1.43 3.17 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 40.4 0.65 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.10 0.55 2.18 -1.07 1.64 3.10 P
KY 4 EASTERN 41.3 0.71 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.10 0.61 1.75 -0.54 0.66 0.31 P
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Date: Monday Mar 10 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
Two significant weather systems accounted for above normal precipitation across
the Bluegrass State during the period. One storm system tracked across the
Commonwealth on March 3rd and 4th, dumping as much as 3 inches of rain at some
locations. The second weather maker was a winter storm system that affected the
Ohio Valley on March 7th an 8th. As much as a foot of snow fell at some
locations along the Ohio River. A polar air mass filtered into the region
during the week, accounting for below normal temperature values across the state.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 53 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 8 MAR 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 40.1 3.16 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.07 3.09 3.88 2.30 3.07 3.36 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 42.7 2.85 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.12 2.73 3.52 1.94 2.12 3.42 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 41.1 2.58 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.10 2.48 3.25 1.71 2.32 3.32 F
KY 4 EASTERN 43.9 1.81 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.15 1.66 2.29 1.04 0.51 0.39 P
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Date: Monday March 3, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
After a very active February with very frequent precipitation events, severe
storms, tornadoes and mostly cold temperatures, the first couple of days in
March were mild, dry and very pleasant. The workweek was cold with almost daily
threats of light, yet measureable precipitation. By the latter half of the
weekend, temperatures warmed into the 60s for most of the state with some 70s in
the west. This was the second week with below normal precipitation and the third
week with below normal temperatures.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 52 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 1 MAR 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 37.7 0.27 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.04 0.23 1.58 -1.13 1.61 2.66 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 36.1 0.43 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.03 0.40 1.58 -0.78 1.07 2.69 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 32.9 0.51 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.51 1.52 -0.53 1.46 2.65 P
KY 4 EASTERN 34.7 0.64 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.02 0.62 1.24 -0.01 -0.28 -0.43 P
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Date: Monday Feb 25 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
The majority of precipitation in the Bluegrass State fell as a wintry mix of
sleet, freezing rain, snow and rain as a result of a winter storm that swept
across the Ohio Valley on the 21st and 22nd. Even though the state received
below normal precipitation for the first time this month, the accumulations of
ice and snow still caused significant travel problems. This winter weather
system also aided in maintaining a cold air mass over the region, which resulted
in below normal temperatures for the second straight week. Extreme high
temperatures reached the mid 60s at the beginning of the period, while extreme
lows dropped into the single digits across northern portions of the state on the
21st.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 51 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 23 FEB 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 35.2 1.22 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.02 1.20 2.71 -0.30 1.95 3.09 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 37.1 0.99 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.04 0.95 2.36 -0.46 1.87 3.01 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 33.9 0.77 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 0.76 2.05 -0.54 2.04 2.86 F
KY 4 EASTERN 36.4 0.60 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.03 0.57 1.25 -0.11 0.44 -0.40 P
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Date: Monday Feb 19 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
A widespread winter storm at the beginning of the week was the primary weather-
maker for the Bluegrass State. This system produced a wintry mix of freezing
rain, sleet, and snow throughout the Commonwealth. Temperatures remained cold
much of the week with below normal temperatures registering for the 4th week of
the past 7, although high temperatures did rebound into the 60s to near 70 at
the end of the period.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 50 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 16 FEB 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 31.9 1.89 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 1.89 3.01 0.76 0.89 3.03 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 33.9 1.46 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 1.45 2.82 0.08 1.08 3.04 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 31.2 1.29 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 1.29 2.59 -0.02 1.25 2.91 F
KY 4 EASTERN 34.0 0.49 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.01 0.48 1.36 -0.41 -0.08 -0.33 P
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Date: Monday Feb 11 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
Last week proved to be warm and wet as the Bluegrass State was above normal for
temperatures and rainfall for the second straight week. Strong southerly flow
at the beginning of the week drove an unseasonably warm air mass into the Ohio
Valley, effectively raising temperatures to record levels throughout much of the
state. This air mass also set the stage for an extreme severe weather event
Tuesday and Wednesday, in which heavy rain and high winds were accompanied by
numerous destructive tornadoes.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 49 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 9 FEB 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 0.0 1.87 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 1.87 2.45 1.28 -0.26 2.66 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 0.0 1.92 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 1.92 2.95 0.88 0.33 3.00 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 0.0 1.99 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 1.99 2.79 1.17 0.46 2.86 F
KY 4 EASTERN 0.0 1.19 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 1.19 1.95 0.42 -0.15 -0.06 P
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Date: Monday Feb 4, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
January concluded with above normal rainfall in the Commonwealth for just the
2nd week out of the past 6 as two separate weather systems provided
precipitation for the Ohio Valley. The majority of this rainfall came on the
night of January 29th as a powerfull squall line swept across the Bluegrass
State causing heavy rain and wind gusts approaching 80 mph. Southerly flow
throughout the week kept temperatures above normal and provided ample moisture
for showers and thunderstorms.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 48 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 2 FEB 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 35.5 0.99 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.02 0.97 1.17 0.47 -0.52 2.18 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 36.1 1.73 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.03 1.70 2.07 1.21 0.26 2.57 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 34.7 1.41 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.02 1.39 1.62 0.90 0.24 2.26 P
KY 4 EASTERN 35.0 1.37 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.02 1.35 1.53 0.86 -0.20 -0.41 P
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Date: Monday, Jan 28 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Limited precipitation occurred last week, mainly several light snow events
as in the previous week. It was a very cold week with arctic air dominating
the Bluegrass state most of the week. Single digit temperatures occurred
during the latter half of the work week. This was the second week in a row
with below normal temperatures and precipitation. For the past 30 days,
rainfall departures of 1 to 3 inches have occurred in southeast and
southcentral sections of the Bluegrass state.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 1.74 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 47 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 26 JAN 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 23.0 0.05 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.05 0.70 -0.60 -1.07 2.21 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 23.5 0.11 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.11 0.86 -0.65 -0.81 2.23 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 21.6 0.06 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.06 0.72 -0.60 -0.66 1.96 P
KY 4 EASTERN 22.6 0.14 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.14 0.67 -0.40 -1.36 -0.85 P 1.74
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Date: Monday Jan 22 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
The third week of January in the Bluegrass State experienced seasonal
temperatures and light mixed precipitation during the workweek as this was the
second week in the past three to see below normal temperatures and rainfall.
Central Kentucky continued to be right on the rain/snow line as weather systems
from the Gulf of Mexico and Canada clashed in the lower Ohio River Valley. The
weekend, however, was dominated by an arctic air mass that dropped lows into the
single digits throughout much of the Commonwealth.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 46 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 19 JAN 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 30.3 0.19 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.19 1.30 -0.93 -0.46 2.74 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 31.1 0.28 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.28 1.51 -0.95 -0.23 2.74 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 29.9 0.22 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.22 1.32 -0.90 -0.14 2.53 P
KY 4 EASTERN 31.8 0.27 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.27 1.07 -0.54 -0.59 -0.45 P
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Date: Monday Jan 14 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
The second week of 2008 proved to be a wet one for the Bluegrass State. Seperate
fronts swept through the region while a very unseasonably warm, moist air mass
was in place. This setup allowed for widespread showers and thunderstorms, with
some of those thunderstorms reaching severe criteria.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 45 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 12 JAN 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 50.8 1.72 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.23 1.49 2.23 0.76 0.33 3.23 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 50.8 2.01 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.24 1.77 2.46 1.07 0.44 3.18 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 49.8 1.88 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.23 1.65 2.22 1.08 0.63 2.99 F
KY 4 EASTERN 48.0 1.30 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.19 1.11 1.61 0.60 -0.01 -0.12 P
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Date: Monday Jan 7, 2008
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...
The beginning of 2008 picks up where 2007 left off, starting the year dry with
the 3rd straight week of below normal rainfall. Temperatures did break a 3 week
trend of above normal as the coldest temperatures of the season were reported
throughout the Bluegrass State on January 2nd and 3rd with lows dropping into
the single digits. Keeping with the trend of extremely dynamic Kentucky weather,
temperatures recovered towards the end of the period with near record highs well
into the 60s.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 44 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 5 JAN 2008
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 31.6 0.16 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.16 1.47 -1.16 3.90 2.89 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 30.8 0.19 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.19 1.39 -1.01 3.03 2.76 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 29.5 0.25 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.25 1.14 -0.64 2.80 2.49 P
KY 4 EASTERN 28.7 0.21 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.21 1.01 -0.59 1.15 -0.45 P
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Date: Monday Dec 31 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 43 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 29 DEC 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 38.2 0.67 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.04 0.63 2.63 -1.39 4.98 3.34 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 40.4 0.72 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.07 0.65 2.40 -1.13 4.10 3.21 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 40.5 0.41 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.08 0.33 1.78 -1.12 4.20 2.85 P
KY 4 EASTERN 41.1 0.78 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.08 0.70 1.60 -0.21 2.06 -0.13 P
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Date: Monday Dec 24 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
The work week started off with dry conditions and seasonal temperatures which
warmed into the low 50s by mid-week. Wetter and slightly warmer conditions finished
up the work week and much of the weekend.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Drying But Still Excessively Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Drying But Still Excessively Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 42 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 22 DEC 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 41.0 0.94 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.07 0.87 4.02 -2.28 5.15 3.45 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 40.9 0.87 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.08 0.79 3.53 -1.95 4.64 3.33 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 38.7 0.71 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.06 0.65 2.90 -1.61 5.18 3.09 F
KY 4 EASTERN 37.7 0.63 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.04 0.59 1.81 -0.66 2.51 -0.22 P
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Date: Monday Dec 17 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass State Free of Hydrologic Drought...Now Excessively Wet...
Record and near-record warmth and rainfall dominated the Bluegrass state in the
past 7 days. Not only did multiple, heavy rainfall events occur last week but
also temperatures approached 70 degrees for many locations on Tuesday. By
Thursday (Dec 13th), temperatures had returned to seasonal normals but continued a
downward trend into the weekend when a winter storm moved through the Ohio River
Valley. This storm dump significant rainfall across most of the state,
especially west, central and bluegrass areas where 1 to 3 inches of rainfall was
received on the weekend. Southeastern sections of the state received much less
rainfall than the remainder of the state. Light snowfall and a wintry mix was
reported west and central on the weekend. Since the 1st of December some western
and central locations received nearly 10 inches of rainfall.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 41 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 15 DEC 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 44.2 5.56 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.12 5.44 6.32 4.54 5.12 3.45 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 49.6 4.71 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.22 4.49 5.48 3.49 4.62 3.35 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 46.9 3.67 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.18 3.49 4.52 2.45 4.92 3.10 F
KY 4 EASTERN 51.5 2.19 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.25 1.94 2.46 1.39 2.23 -0.40 P
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Date: Monday Dec 10 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Wet West, Central, and Bluegrass; East Remains in Mild Drought...
Several weather systems provided Kentucky with above normal rainfall for the 2nd
week out of the past 6. A classic Alberta Clipper system dove into the Ohio
Valley at the beginning of the period providing a mixed bag of precipitation
throughout the northern half of the Bluegrass State. Behind this system, a
second clipper system, although weaker, dropped into the northern portions of
the continental United States and brought with it another mixture of rain and
winter precipitation. Towards the end of the period, a warm front developed and
extended into the lower Ohio Valley from Texas. This front caused numerous
showers and a drastic warm-up as high temperatures rose from the 30s into the
60s by week's end.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 3.55 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 40 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 8 DEC 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 39.0 1.34 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.05 1.29 1.78 0.78 1.78 1.17 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 39.0 1.27 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.05 1.22 1.99 0.41 2.34 1.94 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 35.9 1.53 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.03 1.22 2.07 0.91 2.43 1.08 P
KY 4 EASTERN 36.7 0.94 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.03 0.02 1.07 0.38 1.83 -1.52 P 3.55
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Date: Monday Dec EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Wet West and Central; Near Normal in the Bluegrass; Mild Drought in the
East...
Colder air migrated over the Bluegrass State behind three seperate cold fronts
and helped temperatures to drop below average for the first time in three weeks.
Early in the week, two cold fronts swept through Kentucky with limited moisture
available. This suppressed any shower activity from the frontal passages, so
the only result was a decrease in temperature. The third cold front was
associated with a true mid-latitude storm system, and as a result, it brought
fairly widespread rainfall to the Commonwealth for the first weekend of
December. With only one decent rain event, however, Kentucky experienced the
4th week out of the past 5 with below normal rainfall.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 4.80 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 39 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 1 DEC 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 41.3 0.84 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.08 0.12 1.00 0.29 0.96 0.69 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 42.5 1.18 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.10 1.08 1.58 0.52 1.80 1.52 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 40.7 1.47 1.00 7.72 96.9 0.08 0.00 1.16 0.82 1.48 0.31 P
KY 4 EASTERN 41.7 1.14 1.00 4.11 85.1 0.09 0.00 0.69 0.52 1.58 -1.90 P 4.80
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Date: Monday Nov 26 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Wet West and Central, Near Normal in the Bluegrass Area, Eastern Ky Improved
Slightly but Continued in Moderate Hydrologic Drought Category...
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 5.25 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 38 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 24 NOV 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 47.9 0.76 1.00 7.36 92.8 0.18 0.00 0.71 0.08 0.38 0.45 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 47.6 0.60 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.19 0.19 1.06 -0.30 0.91 1.10 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 46.2 0.51 1.00 6.33 81.4 0.17 0.00 0.34 -0.17 0.16 -0.37 P
KY 4 EASTERN 46.5 0.34 1.00 3.06 67.7 0.17 0.00 0.17 -0.30 0.57 -2.40 P 5.25
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Date: Monday Nov 19 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West and Bluegras Remained Near Normal; East Improved to Moderate Drought;
Central is in a Moist Spell...
The Bluegrass State continued to fend off drought conditions as above normal
rainfall fell for the 3rd week out of the past 5. Most of this rain came early
in the period from a slow-moving, but potent cold front. Temperatures behind
this front were quite cold as many areas in the Commonwealth saw morning lows
drop into the lower 20s on November 16. Despite these cold conditions,
temperatures were still above normal across Kentucky for the first week since
mid October.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 6.09 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 37 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 17 NOV 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 51.0 1.12 1.00 6.78 86.5 0.25 0.00 0.63 0.32 4.48 0.27 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 49.4 1.57 1.00 7.78 97.6 0.23 0.00 1.36 0.82 6.13 1.01 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 48.4 0.90 1.00 5.99 77.7 0.22 0.00 0.51 0.12 4.97 -0.42 P
KY 4 EASTERN 46.6 1.54 1.00 2.89 64.9 0.18 0.00 0.47 0.72 2.80 -2.32 P 6.09
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Date: Monday Nov 12 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West, Central, and East Remained Near Normal; East Remained in Severe Drought...
Two frontal passages brought minimal rainfall to the Bluegrass State as Kentucky
experienced the 6th week out of the past 8 with below normal rainfall. These
cold fronts did, however, bring in the coldest air mass of the season thus far
as the state saw the 2nd straight week with below normal temperatures. Low
temperatures dropped into the 20's at many locations across the state, but the
coldest temperatures came on November 7 as western portions of the Commonwealth
experienced the season's first hard freeze.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.61 inches and East 7.54 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 36 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 10 NOV 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 46.4 0.11 0.68 6.26 77.2 0.17 0.00 0.31 -0.45 5.64 -0.14 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 45.0 0.32 0.90 6.51 82.3 0.15 0.00 0.54 -0.40 5.42 0.22 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 43.8 0.43 1.00 5.36 70.7 0.14 0.00 0.42 -0.14 4.77 -0.66 P 0.61
KY 4 EASTERN 42.4 0.50 1.00 1.48 41.4 0.11 0.00 -0.26 0.36 1.43 -3.39 P 7.54
:::::::::::::
Date: Monday Nov EST
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West, Central, and East Remained Near Normal; East Remained in Severe Drought...
The Bluegrass State experienced another dry week as no rainfall was received
statewide, making it the fifth week in the past two months with below normal
rainfall. A cold front did pass through the region last week, but an apparent
lack of moisture in the region did not allow the frontal passage to provide any
showers. Temperatures took a seasonal plunge behind the cold front with many
stations reporting morning low values below the freezing mark.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.50 inches and East 7.23 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 35 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 3 NOV 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 51.1 0.00 0.74 6.26 77.7 0.26 0.00 0.76 -0.96 5.23 -0.04 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 50.7 0.00 0.73 6.51 80.5 0.27 0.00 0.94 -1.16 4.76 0.19 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 48.8 0.00 0.76 5.31 67.5 0.24 0.00 0.56 -0.75 3.90 -0.79 P 0.50
KY 4 EASTERN 48.9 0.00 0.77 1.32 34.8 0.23 0.00 -0.62 -0.08 0.70 -3.60 P 7.23
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Date: Monday Oct 29 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Hydrologic Drought Improved to Near Normal in West, Central, and Bluegrasss;
East Remained in Severe Drought...
Much needed rainfall arrived last week to the Bluegrass State as a significant
rainfall event at the beginning of last week provided higher rainfall totals in
a 4 day period than the October monthly normal for 3 out of the 4 climate
divisions. Although last week was only the third week out of the past thirteen
with above normal rainfall, much of the state received enough rain to put a
significant dent in the hydrologic drought situation. Above normal temperatures
remained the rule as Kentucky experienced the sixth straight week with above
normal temperatures.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 5.05 inches and East 8.75 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 34 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 27 OCT 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 55.9 4.69 1.00 6.26 80.7 0.38 0.00 1.72 2.50 4.41 0.15 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 58.0 5.85 1.00 6.51 83.5 0.45 0.00 2.10 3.27 4.04 0.40 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 58.6 4.86 1.00 5.31 70.2 0.48 0.00 1.31 2.40 3.34 -0.58 P 5.05
KY 4 EASTERN 58.8 2.29 1.00 1.32 38.6 0.47 0.00 -0.54 1.00 0.36 -3.37 P 8.75
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Date: Monday Oct 22 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West Joined Central in Severe Drought; Bluegrass and East remained in Extreme
Drought...
Much needed rainfall came to the Bluegrass State last week, mostly from a deep
low pressure system that caused a widespread thunderstorm outbreak on Thursday.
Several stations in western and central Kentucky, such as Paducah, reported well
over two inches of rainfall from this event alone. Many more rainfall events
like this will be needed to escape drought conditions, however, as last week was
only the second week in the past twelve to receive above normal rainfall. Warm
temperatures remained the rule as above normal values were recorded for the
fifth straight week.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 9.31 inches,
Central 9.52 inches, Bluegrass 9.77 inches and East 10.61 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 33 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 20 OCT 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 66.4 2.36 1.00 1.95 32.8 0.69 0.00 -0.78 1.15 -0.08 -3.19 P 9.31
KY 2 CENTRAL 66.0 1.14 0.45 1.66 23.5 0.69 0.00 -1.17 0.88 -1.53 -3.61 P 9.52
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 64.4 0.89 0.24 1.69 21.4 0.65 0.00 -1.09 0.77 -1.16 -4.21 P 9.77
KY 4 EASTERN 63.1 0.56 0.00 0.50 8.3 0.61 0.00 -1.54 0.80 -2.34 -4.93 F 10.61
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Date: Monday Oct 15 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West, Bluegrass, and East Deepened into Extreme Drought; Central Deepened
into Severe Drought...
The Bluegrass state experienced a significant temperature change last week for
the third full week of autumn. The work week started off with temperatures in
the upper 80s and low 90s on Monday. Cold Canadian air moved into the state
starting on Tuesday and by Thursday morning temperatures had dropped into the
upper 30s for lows and upper 50s for highs. Very little rainfall occurred last
week, which continued the very deep drought conditions across the Commonwealth.
So far this month the state has received less than 20 percent of normal
rainfall. Since the beginning of the year, the state has received nearly 27
inches, over 11 inches below normal...ranking it as the 2nd driest January thru
October in the past 113 years. The only drier year was 1930 with 24.93 inches.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Drought Eased But Still Serious
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Drought Eased But Still Serious
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 11.51 inches,
Central 10.42 inches, Bluegrass 10.43 inches and East 10.79 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 32 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 13 OCT 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 65.1 0.16 0.00 1.28 14.3 0.67 0.00 -1.93 -0.06 -2.32 -4.48 F 11.51
KY 2 CENTRAL 64.2 0.17 0.00 1.66 18.4 0.65 0.00 -2.05 0.09 -2.51 -3.94 F 10.42
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.8 0.05 0.00 1.69 18.7 0.62 0.00 -1.86 -0.21 -2.15 -4.42 F 10.43
KY 4 EASTERN 61.7 0.16 0.00 0.50 8.4 0.58 0.00 -2.34 0.25 -2.98 -4.98 F 10.79
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Date: Tuesday Oct 9, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass Joined West and East Kentucky in Extreme Drought; Central Remained
in Severe...
Hot and dry for the second full week of autumn as the Bluegrass
state experienced the third week in a row with above normal temperatures and
below normal rainfall. High pressure dominated much of the week allowing for
record and near-record temperatures near 90 degrees at many stations, with a
high of 94 degrees at Princeton on October 7. Rainfall was again scarce as a
weak frontal boundary provided minimal showers toward the end of the work week.
Extended drought conditions continued as the state received below normal
rainfall for the ninth week out of the past ten.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 11.34 inches,
Central 10.03 inches, Bluegrass 9.82 inches and East 10.73 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 31 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 6 OCT 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 73.6 0.01 0.00 1.40 15.6 0.97 0.00 -1.85 -1.02 -1.14 -4.29 F 11.34
KY 2 CENTRAL 71.7 0.02 0.00 1.82 20.2 0.91 0.00 -2.10 -0.66 -1.49 -3.73 F 10.03
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 70.6 0.10 0.00 1.83 20.3 0.88 0.00 -1.64 -0.25 -1.57 -4.24 F 9.82
KY 4 EASTERN 68.2 0.13 0.00 0.52 8.7 0.80 0.00 -2.61 -0.16 -2.10 -4.95 F 10.73
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Date: Monday Oct 1 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass Joined Central in Severe Drought; East and West Remained in Extreme
Drought...
Much needed rainfall arrived throughout the majority of the Bluegrass State as
tropical moisture pooled up ahead of a cold front by mid-week. However, with
only the one rainfall event, the drying trend persisted. Unseasonably warm
temperatures continued as the state experienced the eighth week out of the past
nine with above normal temperatures. All stations reported at least one day with
high temperatures at or above 90 degrees. Cool, dry conditions occurred on
Friday and Saturday with warmer conditions on Sunday.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 10.90 inches,
Central 9.43 inches, Bluegrass 9.71 inches and East 10.30 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 30 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 29 SEP 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 74.8 0.96 0.00 1.57 17.4 1.04 0.00 -0.83 0.64 -0.37 -4.07 P 10.90
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.2 0.66 0.00 2.02 22.5 1.02 0.00 -1.44 0.25 -1.56 -3.52 F 9.43
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 73.0 1.21 0.22 1.95 24.1 0.99 0.00 -1.39 1.07 -1.81 -3.93 P 9.71
KY 4 EASTERN 71.7 0.33 0.00 0.59 9.9 0.94 0.00 -2.45 -0.02 -2.59 -4.79 F 10.30
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Date: Monday Sep 24 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Western moved into and joined Bluegrass and East in Extreme Drought; Central
remained in Severe Drought...
High pressure dominated the Bluegrass state last week. Due to the strong
ridging, it was hot and dry for the final week of summer 2007. Kentucky has
experienced seven of the past eight weeks with above normal temperatures and
below normal rainfall. High temperature records dating back to 1891 were broken
by as much as three degrees on September 23. As a result, the already moisture-
starved Commonwealth sunk deeper into drought to usher in the autumn season.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 10.54 inches,
Central 8.73 inches, Bluegrass 10.12 inches and East 9.61 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 29 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 22 SEP 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 71.1 0.00 0.00 1.58 17.6 0.92 0.00 -1.47 -0.21 -0.82 -4.17 F 10.54
KY 2 CENTRAL 70.0 0.00 0.00 2.11 23.5 0.89 0.00 -1.69 -0.18 -2.01 -3.50 F 8.73
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 68.8 0.00 0.00 1.95 21.7 0.86 0.00 -2.46 -0.38 -3.00 -4.26 F 10.12
KY 4 EASTERN 66.3 0.00 0.00 0.66 11.0 0.78 0.00 -2.43 -0.19 -2.90 -4.68 F 9.61
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Date: Monday September 17, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Western Ky Moved into Severe Drought; Central Ky Remained in Severe Drought;
Bluegrass and Eastern Ky remained in Extreme Drought
Kentucky enjoyed a much needed reprieve from heat and lack of rainfall this
week. For the first time in six weeks, temperatures averaged below normal, and
rainfall totals were above normal. This pattern shift was due largely to the
passage of two cold fronts, one at the beginning of the week and one at week's
end. The frontal passage that occurred late Friday evening actually knocked
lows down into the 40s for many portions of the Commonwealth. Thunderstorms from
frontal passages and some limited moisture from the remnants of Hurricane
Humberto helped the Bluegrass state to realize some decent weekly rainfall
totals as well. Areas around Jackson and Buckhorn Lake received over 2 inches
of rain, and areas around Glasgow and Nolin Lake received just under two inches.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Drought Eased But Still Serious
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Drought Eased But Still Serious
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 10.55 inches,
Central 8.54 inches, Bluegrass 9.35 inches and East 9.44 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 28 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 15 SEP 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 73.6 1.43 0.39 1.68 23.0 1.04 0.00 -1.26 1.23 -1.03 -3.81 P 10.55
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.8 1.40 0.31 2.26 28.5 1.09 0.00 -1.51 1.26 -1.30 -3.15 P 8.54
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 74.8 0.82 0.00 2.16 24.0 1.10 0.00 -2.08 0.76 -2.66 -4.07 F 9.35
KY 4 EASTERN 72.2 1.13 0.12 0.74 14.4 1.01 0.00 -2.24 1.47 -3.03 -4.39 P 9.44
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Date: Monday Sep 10 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Bluegrass Ky Joined West And East In Extreme Hydrologic Drought: Central Continued In Severe Drought.
(Note: Due to rounding, the Bluegrass region moved into extreme hydrologic drought as shown on the map.)
High pressure dominated the Bluegrass state for much of the work week, once
again providing mostly dry, hot conditions throughout the week. Thursday, a
southerly wave coupled with moisture from the remnants of Henriette provided
scattered showers to western and parts of central Kentucky. A cold front
approaching the state early in the weekend stalled Saturday morning, resulted in
scattered showers and thunderstorms for much of the state through the weekend.
Statewide, rainfall totals were below normal for the sixth straight week.
Temperatures were significantly above normal for the sixth straight week as
well, as high temperatures climbed into the upper 90's for many locations
statewide.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Drought Eased But Still Serious
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Potential Yields Severely Cut By Drought
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 11.36 inches,
Central 9.29 inches, Bluegrass 8.91 inches and East 9.84 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 27 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 8 SEP 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 79.1 0.85 0.00 1.62 18.0 1.29 0.00 -2.54 0.81 -2.82 -4.39 F 11.36
KY 2 CENTRAL 79.3 0.12 0.00 2.23 24.8 1.30 0.00 -2.81 -0.57 -2.93 -3.66 F 9.29
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 78.1 0.10 0.00 2.34 26.0 1.25 0.00 -2.75 -0.57 -3.35 -3.97 F 8.91
KY 4 EASTERN 76.1 0.01 0.00 0.76 12.7 1.19 0.00 -3.69 -0.64 -4.49 -4.68 F 9.84
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Date: Tuesday Sep 4, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
West and East Ky deepened in extreme drought; Bluegrass and Central deepened in severe hydrologic drought:
A cool front moved through central Kentucky at mid-week and provided scattered
showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise it was a dry, muggy and very warm
week...the 5th week straight with above normal temperatures and below normal
rainfall. Drought conditions continued to deepen across the Commonwealth.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Drought Continues, Rain Urgently Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Potential Yields Severely Cut By Drought
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 11.35 inches,
Central 8.57 inches, Bluegrass 8.15 inches and East 9.22 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 26 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 1 SEP 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 80.0 0.64 0.00 1.70 18.9 1.40 0.00 -3.35 0.53 -4.02 -4.44 F 11.35
KY 2 CENTRAL 79.2 0.32 0.00 2.57 28.5 1.32 0.00 -2.24 -0.40 -3.24 -3.42 F 8.57
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 77.2 0.29 0.00 2.68 29.8 1.24 0.00 -2.18 -0.38 -3.44 -3.70 F 8.15
KY 4 EASTERN 77.1 0.34 0.00 0.95 15.8 1.25 0.00 -3.05 -0.26 -4.47 -4.35 F 9.22
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Date: Monday Aug 27, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...East Ky joined West in Extreme Hydrologic Drought; Central and Bluegrass
Ky continued in Severe Hydrologic Drought...
Another mostly dry, muggy and very hot week for the Bluegrass state last week
with central, bluegrass and some eastern sections receiving the greatest
rainfall which occurred on Tuesday...compliments of the remnants of T.S. Erin.
In the west and south, very little rainfall occurred. Record and near-record
temperatures dominated with most locations approaching and exceeding the 100
degree mark...for the third heat wave this growing season. Princeton hit or
exceeded 100 degrees 11 times so far this growing season. Somerset hit 106
degrees for the extreme high temperature and the extreme low was in the low 60s.
Last week's US Drought Monitor held 73 percent of Kentucky in Extreme hydrologic
drought. This was the fourth week straight with above normal temperatures and
below normal rainfall./K.T.Priddy
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Potential Yields Severely Cut By Drought
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 11.24 inches,
Central 8.19 inches, Bluegrass 7.73 inches and East 8.94 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 25 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 25 AUG 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 85.3 0.37 0.00 1.86 20.6 1.63 0.00 -3.88 -0.20 -4.46 -4.39 F 11.24
KY 2 CENTRAL 83.9 1.25 0.00 2.89 32.1 1.58 0.00 -1.84 0.76 -3.35 -3.25 P 8.19
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 81.5 0.79 0.00 3.00 33.3 1.49 0.00 -1.80 -0.02 -3.52 -3.50 F 7.73
KY 4 EASTERN 79.9 0.47 0.00 1.12 18.6 1.40 0.00 -2.79 -0.35 -4.43 -4.13 F 8.94
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Date: Monday Aug 20, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West KY Moved into Extreme Hydrologic Drought...Central, Bluegrass &
East Deepened in Severe Drought...
Record-breaking temperatures were the trend last week as stagnate high pressure
dominated the weather in the Bluegrass state. Most locations exceeded high
temperatures at or near 100 degrees for one or more days breaking temperature
records in most locations. This was the third week straight with very hot, muggy
conditions. Also, drought conditions continued with below normal rainfall for
the third week straight. A frontal system brought scattered showers and
thunderstorms to the northern third of the state on Friday./Priddy
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Potential Yields Severely Cut By Drought
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 10.80 inches,
Central 8.67 inches, Bluegrass 7.66 inches and East 8.65 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 24 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 18 AUG 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 84.0 0.13 0.00 2.16 24.0 1.62 0.00 -3.68 -0.63 -4.17 -4.18 F 10.80
KY 2 CENTRAL 82.0 0.11 0.00 3.00 33.4 1.54 0.00 -2.60 -0.75 -2.90 -3.32 F 8.67
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 78.8 0.43 0.00 3.25 36.2 1.36 0.00 -1.78 -0.40 -2.39 -3.41 F 7.66
KY 4 EASTERN 76.8 0.19 0.00 1.32 22.0 1.29 0.00 -2.44 -0.79 -2.40 -3.90 F 8.65
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Date: Monday Aug 13, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...All of Kentucky in Severe Hydrologic Drought...
Hazy, hot and humid conditions with record and near-record temperatures gripped
the Commonwealth during the last work week which joined a long string of weeks
with dry conditions this growing season. Temperatures in the upper 90s and low
100s were the rule during the work week which were the warmest temperatures
since August 2005. Rainfall was limited to the northeast sections of the state.
Hydrologic drought continued to worsen in the entire Commonwealth. Note: Due to
round-up, central KY also dropped into severe drought as also shown on the
Palmer Drought Index map./ktp
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 9.46 inches,
Central 7.89 inches, Bluegrass 7.44 inches and East 8.20 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 23 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 11 AUG 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 86.6 0.01 0.00 2.74 30.5 1.73 0.00 -2.90 -1.08 -2.90 -3.65 F 9.46
KY 2 CENTRAL 84.9 0.03 0.00 3.53 39.2 1.68 0.00 -1.88 -1.10 -1.80 -2.97 F 7.89
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 83.2 0.35 0.00 3.57 39.7 1.62 0.00 -1.41 -0.92 -1.16 -3.27 F 7.44
KY 4 EASTERN 80.9 0.29 0.00 1.51 25.1 1.53 0.00 -1.74 -1.25 -1.54 -3.73 F 8.20
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Date: Monday Aug 6, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...East Ky Join West Ky in Severe Hydrologic Drought; Central and Bluegrass areas
Deepened in Moderate Drought...
Typical summer weather pattern prevailed over the Bluegrass state last week as
hazy, hot and very humid conditions were observed daily. Rainfall from isolated
showers and thunderstorms were mostly limited to southeast sections of the state
during the work week with slightly better coverage and amounts in the
northcentral and east sections on Sunday. This was the first week with weekly
temperatures averaging above normal in the past 5 weeks. Since May 1, the state
had received 68 percent of normal rainfall. Moderate to severe hydrologic
drought continued across the Commonwealth./K.T.Priddy
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 8.53 inches,
Central 6.38 inches, Bluegrass 5.51 inches and East 6.28 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 22 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 4 AUG 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 80.8 0.26 0.00 3.39 37.7 1.53 0.00 -1.82 -0.72 -2.13 -3.28 F 8.53
KY 2 CENTRAL 79.7 0.19 0.00 4.32 47.9 1.44 0.00 -0.78 -0.82 -0.60 -2.62 F 6.38
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 78.3 0.30 0.00 4.16 46.3 1.38 0.00 -0.49 -0.41 -0.70 -2.89 P 5.51
KY 4 EASTERN 77.1 0.31 0.00 1.90 31.7 1.35 0.00 -0.49 -0.17 -0.70 -3.30 P 6.28
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Date: Monday Jul 30, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West Returned to Severe Hydrologic Drought, Central and Bluegrass Improved
but Continued in Moderate; East Improved to Moderate Hydrologic Drought...
It was mostly a cool week with only a day or two near 90 degrees in the west.
Rainfall was limited for most of the workweek until late Thursday and Friday
when widespread rainfall occurred for most locations except in the west.
Rainfall for most of central, bluegrass and east areas was of low intensity and
long duration, exactly what was needed to provide some long-term hydrologic
drought relief in those sections of the state that needed it most due to large
long-term rainfall deficits. Locally heay rainfall of 3 to 4 inches occurred in
the southeastern part of the state. This was only the third week this growing
season with above normal rainfall for the state as a whole./ K.T. Priddy
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 7.62 inches,
Central 6.00 inches, Bluegrass 5.41 inches and East 6.58 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 21 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 28 JUL 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 75.4 0.29 0.00 3.95 43.9 1.26 0.00 -1.10 -0.57 -1.52 -3.05 F 7.62
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.3 1.38 0.16 4.91 56.4 1.22 0.00 0.04 0.29 0.19 -2.19 P 6.00
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.2 1.53 0.64 4.38 55.8 1.14 0.00 -0.08 0.34 0.47 -2.28 P 5.41
KY 4 EASTERN 69.6 1.96 0.92 1.94 47.6 1.04 0.00 -0.32 0.83 -0.32 -2.68 P 6.58
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Date: Monday Jul 23 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West and Bluegrass Improved to and Joined Central KY in Moderate Hydrologic Drought;
East Continued in Severe Hydrologic Drought...
For only the second time this growing season...rainfall was above normal for the
entire state. Scattered showers and thunderstorms were a daily occurrance in
central and eastern sections of the state during much of the work week. The west waited
until Friday for a decent wetting. /Priddy
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 7.52 inches,
Central 6.72 inches, Bluegrass 6.78 inches and East 7.82 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 20 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 21 JUL 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 79.1 1.18 0.00 4.41 49.0 1.45 0.00 -0.52 0.12 0.09 -2.84 P 7.52
KY 2 CENTRAL 77.5 1.22 0.00 4.91 54.6 1.37 0.00 -0.25 0.09 -0.05 -2.53 P 6.72
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 75.5 1.55 0.25 4.31 50.7 1.30 0.00 -0.44 0.52 -0.40 -2.91 P 6.78
KY 4 EASTERN 74.7 1.02 0.00 1.93 32.2 1.28 0.00 -1.15 0.22 -1.80 -3.75 F 7.82
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Date: Monday Jul 16, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West KY returned to Severe Drought, Bluegrass and East KY continued in Severe
Hydrologic Drought, and Central KY continued in Moderate Drought...
Scattered showers and thunderstorms provided most locations with measurable
rainfall last week, with the southcentral section of the state receiving locally
heavy rainfall of 2 to 3 inches.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 7.05 inches,
Central 6.81 inches, Bluegrass 6.97 inches and East 7.56 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 19 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 14 JUL 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.9 0.49 0.00 4.54 50.4 1.35 0.00 -0.64 -0.32 -0.27 -3.01 P 7.05
KY 2 CENTRAL 75.7 1.14 0.00 5.00 55.5 1.30 0.00 -0.34 0.09 -0.43 -2.65 P 6.81
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 74.2 0.49 0.00 4.31 47.9 1.25 0.00 -0.96 -0.40 -1.73 -3.32 F 6.97
KY 4 EASTERN 73.2 0.76 0.00 2.02 33.7 1.22 0.00 -1.37 -0.02 -2.54 -3.75 F 7.56
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Date: Monday Jul 9, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West and Central KY in Moderate; Bluegrass and East in Severe Hydrologic Drought...
Most of the state received various amounts of rain last week with the northern
half receiving locally heavy rainfall. Southern and eastern counties received
less than the north. Moderate and Severe hydrologic drought continued in
Kentucky. For much of the state, rainfall helped the crops. But more rain is
still needed across Kentucky to aid in crop development according to the Crop
Moisture Index.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 6.45 inches,
Central 6.74 inches, Bluegrass 6.74 inches and East 7.27 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 18 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 7 JUL 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.3 0.73 0.23 4.88 56.7 1.33 0.00 -0.32 -0.20 -1.10 -2.64 P 6.45
KY 2 CENTRAL 75.9 1.09 0.00 5.09 56.5 1.32 0.00 -0.43 0.06 -1.69 -2.71 P 6.74
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 73.8 1.29 0.05 4.68 52.5 1.24 0.00 -0.56 0.39 -2.45 -3.07 P 6.74
KY 4 EASTERN 72.8 0.63 0.00 2.19 36.4 1.21 0.00 -1.35 -0.20 -3.41 -3.66 F 7.27
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Date: Monday July 2, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...West Improved to and Joined Central in Moderate Drought;
Bluegrass and East Continued in Severe Drought...
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms occurred daily last workweek and
for the first half of the weekend in the Commonwealth. Locally heavy rainfall
occurred in many sections of the state ...especially west and central where
rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches were common, and flooding/flash flooding was of
concern. While beneficial rain events for agriculture, the storms provided above
normal rainfall for much of the state with only the Bluegrass area receiving
near normal rainfall. The Crop Moisture Index indicated some mprovement occurred
in soil moisture but more rain was still needed for continued crop growth and
development. There were still areas that received little rainfall. /T. Priddy
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 7.41 inches,
Central 6.73 inches, Bluegrass 6.83 inches and East 7.37 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 17 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 30 JUN 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 78.3 2.26 0.83 4.87 63.3 1.43 0.00 -0.12 0.88 -1.94 -2.46 P 7.41
KY 2 CENTRAL 77.6 1.45 0.05 5.19 58.2 1.40 0.00 -0.49 0.35 -2.55 -2.61 P 6.73
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 76.4 1.08 0.00 4.68 52.0 1.36 0.00 -0.96 0.18 -2.84 -3.14 F 6.83
KY 4 EASTERN 76.2 1.12 0.00 2.43 40.6 1.37 0.00 -1.14 0.25 -2.85 -3.66 F 7.37
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Date: Monday, Jun 25 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...Bluegrass Area Joined West and East in Severe Hydrologic Drought...Central
Improved Slightly but Continued in Moderate Drought...
With below normal rainfall last week for the Commonwealth, beneficial rainfall
returned to some sections of the Bluegrass state last week. The western half of
the state received much more rainfall than did the eastern half of the state.
Yet, even some localized heavy rainfall occurred in the eastern half of the
state. With scattered showers and thunderstorms during the work week and
numerous showers and thunderstorms during the weekend, this was the most
rainfall for the state in the past 7 weeks. West and Central sections of the
state received above normal rainfall, while Bluegrass and East received below
normal rainfall. The end result was a considerable part of the state received
beneficial rainfall for agriculture.The cutoff date for this update was June
23rd...so rainfall on Sunday June 24th was not included. / K.T. Priddy
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 8.80 inches,
Central 7.12 inches, Bluegrass 7.07 inches and East 7.68 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 16 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 23 JUN 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.4 1.09 0.00 4.87 54.1 1.34 0.00 -1.00 0.25 -3.75 -3.18 F 8.80
KY 2 CENTRAL 73.6 0.99 0.00 5.19 57.7 1.22 0.00 -0.84 0.20 -3.75 -2.74 F 7.12
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.7 0.50 0.00 4.83 53.7 1.20 0.00 -1.14 -0.18 -3.98 -3.13 F 7.07
KY 4 EASTERN 71.5 0.40 0.00 2.54 42.4 1.16 0.00 -1.39 -0.33 -4.02 -3.66 F 7.68
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Date: Monday Jun 18, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...WEST KY JOINED EAST KY CLIMATE ZONE IN SEVERE HYDROLOGIC DROUGHT,
CENTRAL AND BLUEGRASS AREAS DEEPEN IN MODERATE DROUGHT...
Limited rain occurred in extreme southeast sections of the state along the KY/VA
border during the period. Otherwise, for most of the Commonwealth, no rainfall
occurred last week. This was the 6th week straight with below normal rainfall
and the 4th week straight with above normal temperatures. Drought conditions
continued to deepen across the Commonwealth with drought indices indicating
moderate to severe hydrologic drought across the state and soil moisture for
crops in the "abnormally dry, propects deteriorating category" category.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 8.92 inches,
Central 7.15 inches, Bluegrass 6.82 inches and East 7.47 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 15 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 16 JUN 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 74.6 0.01 0.00 5.01 55.7 1.26 0.00 -1.25 -0.53 -4.72 -3.15 F 8.92
KY 2 CENTRAL 73.4 0.07 0.00 5.33 59.2 1.21 0.00 -1.04 -0.45 -4.55 -2.69 F 7.15
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 71.8 0.02 0.00 5.24 58.2 1.16 0.00 -0.96 -0.52 -4.47 -2.92 F 6.82
KY 4 EASTERN 70.4 0.05 0.00 2.91 48.5 1.11 0.00 -1.06 -0.61 -4.33 -3.42 F 7.47
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Date: Monday Jun 11, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...EAST CONTINUED IN SEVERE HYDROLOGIC DROUGHT;
WEST, CENTRAL AND BLUEGRASS CLIMATE ZONES CONTINUED IN MODERATE CATEGORY...
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms provided beneficial rainfall to
mainly Bluegrass and Eastern sections of the state for the week ending Sunday,
June 10th. Rainfall in west and central areas was limited. The end result was
below normal rainfall for the state for the 5th straight week and above normal
temperatures for the 3rd straight week. Hydrologic and agricultural drought
continued to be of concern across the state.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 7.76 inches,
Central 6.11 inches, Bluegrass 5.95 inches and East 6.80 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 14 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 9 JUN 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 74.5 0.34 0.00 5.82 64.7 1.25 0.00 -0.72 -0.30 -3.98 -2.78 F 7.76
KY 2 CENTRAL 73.9 0.45 0.00 6.10 67.8 1.23 0.00 -0.59 -0.23 -3.74 -2.33 F 6.11
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.1 1.16 0.00 6.00 66.6 1.16 0.00 -0.44 0.23 -3.79 -2.52 F 5.95
KY 4 EASTERN 70.7 1.14 0.03 3.51 58.9 1.11 0.00 -0.45 0.27 -3.57 -3.04 F 6.80
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Date: Monday June 4, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...EAST DROPS INTO SEVERE HYDROLOGIC DROUGHT;
WEST, CENTRAL AND BLUEGRASS CLIMATE ZONES IN MODERATE CATEGORY...
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 5.98 inches,
Central 5.22 inches, Bluegrass 5.94 inches and East 6.94 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 13 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 2 JUN 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 75.3 0.51 0.00 6.47 71.9 1.27 0.00 -0.42 -0.22 -3.81 -2.48 F 5.98
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.8 0.27 0.00 6.68 74.2 1.26 0.00 -0.36 -0.25 -3.54 -2.06 F 5.22
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 74.8 0.17 0.00 6.00 66.7 1.27 0.00 -0.67 -0.37 -4.73 -2.48 F 5.94
KY 4 EASTERN 73.0 0.12 0.00 3.51 58.4 1.21 0.00 -0.72 -0.47 -4.67 -3.04 F 6.94
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Date: Wednesday May 30, 2007....THIS IS AN UPDATE FROM MONDAY'S INFO!
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
This is the latest update from CPC provided after the original numbers were
provided on Monday. This update now, technically shows the Bluegrass climate
zone in Moderate Hydrologic Drought. The initial data for the Bluegrass zone was -
1.80...which placed that area in Mild drought. Also, due to round-off of the new
data (-2.05), CPC's current map doesn't color code the Bluegrass area as in the
Moderate category. And, finally, with the new updated data, the West narrowly
missed moving into the Moderate category with this updated data. The bottom line
is that most of the state is in or near Moderate hydrologic drought... with only
the Central KY climate zone in Mild drought. On the Crop Moisture Index...the
entire state is listed in the "Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow"
category. Priddy
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 3.31 inches,
Central 3.03 inches, Bluegrass 4.37 inches and East 5.69 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 12 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 26 MAY 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 70.9 0.00 0.00 7.07 78.6 1.07 0.00 -0.20 -0.20 -3.02 -1.97 P 3.31
KY 2 CENTRAL 69.4 0.00 0.00 7.50 83.3 1.02 0.00 -0.11 -0.11 -2.05 -1.71 F 3.03
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 69.5 0.00 0.00 6.84 76.0 1.04 0.00 -0.30 -0.24 -3.82 -2.05 F 4.37
KY 4 EASTERN 67.2 0.04 0.00 4.28 71.4 0.95 0.00 -0.25 -0.25 -3.18 -2.61 F 5.69
Date: Monday May 28, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.39 inches,
Central 2.13 inches, Bluegrass 3.61 inches and East 4.94 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 12 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 26 MAY 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 63.8 0.66 0.00 7.91 87.9 0.78 0.00 -0.02 -0.02 -2.14 -1.41 P 2.39
KY 2 CENTRAL 61.8 0.63 0.36 8.00 92.9 0.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.21 -1.29 P 2.13
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 59.5 0.41 0.00 7.52 83.5 0.66 0.00 -0.10 -0.04 -3.03 -1.80 F 3.61
KY 4 EASTERN 59.3 0.51 0.00 4.93 82.1 0.65 0.00 -0.02 -0.02 -2.30 -2.33 F 4.94
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Date: Monday May 21, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.25 inches,
Central 1.27 inches, Bluegrass 2.31 inches and East 4.47 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 11 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 19 MAY 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 63.8 0.66 0.02 8.00 89.1 0.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.43 -1.10 P 1.25
KY 2 CENTRAL 61.8 0.63 0.45 8.00 93.9 0.71 0.00 0.00 -0.37 -1.18 -1.05 P 1.27
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 59.5 0.41 0.00 7.73 85.9 0.65 0.00 -0.06 -0.05 -2.84 -1.53 P 2.31
KY 4 EASTERN 59.3 0.51 0.05 5.00 84.2 0.64 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.54 -2.22 F 4.47
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Date: Monday May 14, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.67 inches,
Central 1.63 inches, Bluegrass 2.77 inches and East 3.81 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 10 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 12 MAY 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 73.4 0.60 0.13 8.00 90.3 1.14 0.00 0.00 -0.27 -2.82 -0.75 P 1.67
KY 2 CENTRAL 70.2 0.55 0.53 8.00 94.8 1.02 0.00 0.37 -0.51 -1.66 -0.78 P 1.63
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 67.3 0.05 0.00 7.94 88.2 0.92 0.00 -0.01 -0.02 -3.06 -1.08 P 2.77
KY 4 EASTERN 65.6 0.04 0.18 5.00 86.4 0.86 0.00 0.00 -0.49 -2.87 -2.08 F 3.81
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Date: Monday May 7, EDT
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 2.81 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 9 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 5 MAY 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 69.8 1.26 0.67 8.00 96.4 0.98 0.00 0.27 -0.24 -0.76 -0.12 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 68.2 1.70 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.93 0.65 0.88 0.28 0.00 -0.27 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 66.5 0.81 0.80 8.00 97.8 0.88 0.00 0.01 -0.50 -0.78 -0.21 P
KY 4 EASTERN 64.9 1.28 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.82 0.13 0.49 -0.05 0.31 -1.62 P 2.81
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Date: Monday Apr 30, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 2.36 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 8 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 28 APR 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 66.9 0.63 0.39 8.00 93.3 0.85 0.00 0.51 -0.50 -1.02 0.08 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 65.4 1.01 0.88 8.00 98.6 0.80 0.00 0.60 -0.31 -0.52 -0.49 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 64.3 0.91 0.87 8.00 98.5 0.78 0.00 0.51 -0.38 -0.46 0.16 P
KY 4 EASTERN 63.4 0.61 0.67 5.00 94.5 0.75 0.00 0.54 -0.54 -0.11 -1.70 P 2.36
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Date: Monday Apr 23, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 1.15 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 7 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 21 APR 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 54.7 0.03 0.61 8.00 95.6 0.42 0.00 1.01 -1.01 -0.75 0.63 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 52.8 0.06 0.67 8.00 96.4 0.39 0.00 0.91 -0.90 -1.02 -0.24 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 51.1 0.10 0.74 8.00 97.2 0.36 0.00 0.89 -0.88 -0.53 0.49 P
KY 4 EASTERN 50.6 0.14 0.81 5.00 96.8 0.33 0.00 1.07 -1.07 -0.57 -1.26 P 1.15
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Date: Monday Apr 16, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 1.90 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 6 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 14 APR 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 44.4 2.18 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.16 2.02 2.02 1.82 -0.57 1.30 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 43.7 1.89 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.16 1.73 1.81 1.23 -0.75 0.39 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 42.4 1.80 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.14 1.66 1.77 1.16 -0.37 1.16 P
KY 4 EASTERN 42.2 2.27 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.13 2.14 2.14 1.69 -0.72 -0.70 P 1.90
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Date: Monday Apr 9, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 3.29 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 5 OF THE 2007 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 7 APR 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 51.4 0.52 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.32 0.20 0.20 -0.14 -2.36 0.66 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 51.1 0.91 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.33 0.47 0.58 0.58 -2.32 -0.17 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 49.6 0.91 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.30 0.61 0.61 0.29 -1.73 0.54 P
KY 4 EASTERN 49.9 0.76 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.30 0.08 0.45 0.45 -2.69 -1.86 P 3.29
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Date: Monday Apr 3, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 2.19 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 57 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 31 MAR 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 68.3 1.17 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.83 0.12 0.34 0.32 -2.73 1.06 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 67.4 0.70 0.89 8.00 98.8 0.81 0.00 0.00 -0.22 -2.98 0.00 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 65.8 1.09 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.77 0.32 0.32 0.03 -2.34 0.70 P
KY 4 EASTERN 64.8 0.48 0.62 5.00 93.6 0.73 0.00 0.00 -0.07 -3.32 -1.68 P 2.19
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Date: Monday Mar 26, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 2.03 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 56 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 24 MAR 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 58.4 0.51 0.78 8.00 97.5 0.49 0.00 0.02 -0.23 -2.67 1.42 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 56.6 0.64 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.46 0.07 0.22 -0.32 -1.75 0.62 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 54.8 0.49 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.42 0.07 0.29 -0.43 -1.58 1.08 P
KY 4 EASTERN 52.4 0.22 0.87 5.00 97.8 0.35 0.00 0.07 -0.50 -1.76 -0.95 P 2.03
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Date: Monday Mar 19, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 55 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 17 MAR 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 52.7 0.23 0.76 8.00 97.3 0.33 0.00 0.25 -0.51 -1.28 1.99 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 52.0 0.36 0.89 8.00 98.8 0.33 0.00 0.54 -0.49 -0.87 1.09 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 49.3 0.60 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.27 0.31 0.72 -0.18 -0.47 1.66 P
KY 4 EASTERN 49.1 0.74 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.26 0.40 0.57 -0.02 -0.95 -0.28 P
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Date: Monday Mar 12 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 54 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 10 MAR 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 45.3 0.02 0.86 8.00 98.4 0.16 0.00 0.76 -0.75 0.13 2.66 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 44.3 0.01 0.86 8.00 98.4 0.15 0.00 1.03 -1.03 0.26 1.67 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 39.6 0.06 0.98 8.00 99.8 0.08 0.00 0.90 -0.89 0.52 2.04 P
KY 4 EASTERN 40.9 0.02 0.92 5.00 98.7 0.10 0.00 0.59 -0.59 -0.92 -0.04 P
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Date: Monday Mar 5, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 53 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 3 MAR 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 44.5 0.57 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.14 0.43 1.51 -0.66 0.19 3.47 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 44.1 1.35 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.15 1.20 2.05 0.35 0.28 2.49 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 41.6 1.07 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.11 0.96 1.79 0.12 0.59 2.61 P
KY 4 EASTERN 43.0 1.25 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.13 1.12 1.18 0.62 -0.74 0.47 P
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Date: Monday Feb 26, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 52 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 24 FEB 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 40.3 1.52 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.07 1.45 2.17 0.72 -0.19 3.78 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 37.6 1.11 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.04 1.07 1.70 0.43 -0.69 2.27 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 32.8 1.03 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 1.03 1.67 0.39 -0.37 2.47 P
KY 4 EASTERN 36.4 0.59 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.03 0.56 0.56 0.07 -1.96 0.18 P
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Date: Monday Feb 19, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 51 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 17 FEB 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 27.1 1.40 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 1.40 1.45 0.90 -1.21 3.46 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 26.4 1.27 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 1.27 1.27 0.88 -1.21 2.18 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 22.2 1.28 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 1.28 1.28 0.87 -1.02 2.30 P
KY 4 EASTERN 23.8 0.49 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.49 0.49 0.31 -1.96 0.34 P
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Date: Monday Feb 12 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 50 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 10 FEB 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 23.6 0.02 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.02 0.55 -0.51 -0.94 3.10 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 22.2 0.00 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.00 0.39 -0.50 -1.42 1.92 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 16.4 0.16 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.16 0.41 -0.34 -1.48 1.93 P
KY 4 EASTERN 19.7 0.10 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.10 0.18 -0.40 -2.06 0.30 P
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Date: Monday Feb 5, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 49 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 3 FEB 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 24.0 0.11 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.11 1.06 -0.84 0.77 3.64 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 24.5 0.11 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.11 0.89 -0.67 -0.23 2.48 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 23.5 0.08 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.08 0.75 -0.59 -0.30 2.39 P
KY 4 EASTERN 24.7 0.04 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.04 0.58 -0.51 -1.10 0.84 P
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Date: Monday Jan 29 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 48 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 27 JAN 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 35.7 0.20 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.02 0.18 1.91 -1.54 1.39 4.09 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 34.8 0.45 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 0.44 1.56 -0.68 0.48 2.92 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 33.1 0.39 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.39 1.33 -0.56 0.69 2.90 P
KY 4 EASTERN 32.9 0.58 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.58 1.08 0.07 -0.31 1.23 P
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Date: Monday Jan 22, 2007:
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 47 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 20 JAN 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 38.8 1.87 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.05 1.82 3.45 0.21 2.75 4.58 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 39.1 1.09 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.06 1.03 2.24 -0.18 1.36 3.29 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 36.8 0.85 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.04 0.81 1.89 -0.27 1.28 3.26 F
KY 4 EASTERN 39.2 0.47 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.06 0.41 1.01 -0.20 -0.42 1.45 P
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Date: Monday Jan 15, 2007:
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 46 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 13 JAN 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 44.3 2.48 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.12 2.36 3.25 1.49 2.08 4.14 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 44.5 1.77 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.13 1.64 2.42 0.87 1.21 3.27 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 41.6 1.56 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.09 1.47 2.16 0.78 1.55 3.37 F
KY 4 EASTERN 43.4 1.12 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.12 1.00 1.21 0.50 0.04 1.58 P
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Date: Monday January 8, 2007
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 45 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 6 JAN 2007
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 47.7 0.90 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.17 0.73 1.76 -0.31 0.78 3.80 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 48.8 1.10 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.20 0.90 1.55 0.24 0.16 2.85 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 47.8 1.17 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.19 0.98 1.38 0.47 0.42 3.06 P
KY 4 EASTERN 48.6 0.90 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.20 0.70 0.71 0.22 -0.82 1.43 P
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Date: Monday December 30, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 44 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 30 DEC 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 42.7 1.63 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.10 1.53 2.07 1.00 0.42 3.92 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 41.9 1.35 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.09 1.26 1.31 0.75 -0.34 2.87 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 41.4 0.76 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.09 0.67 0.91 0.16 -0.25 2.91 P
KY 4 EASTERN 41.7 0.43 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.09 0.34 0.49 -0.17 -1.28 1.49 P
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Date: Monday December 18, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 42 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 16 DEC 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 49.6 0.70 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.21 0.49 0.94 -0.02 0.02 3.45 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 49.5 0.34 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.22 0.12 0.14 -0.34 -0.95 2.46 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 48.3 0.24 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.20 0.04 0.06 0.03 -0.81 2.79 P
KY 4 EASTERN 46.6 0.17 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.16 0.01 0.03 0.00 -1.59 1.82 P
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Date: Monday December 11, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 41 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 9 DEC 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 30.7 0.00 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.00 0.96 -0.95 1.50 3.56 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 30.3 0.00 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.00 0.48 -0.52 0.41 2.80 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 28.0 0.00 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.00 0.03 -0.46 0.28 3.13 P
KY 4 EASTERN 30.2 0.00 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.00 0.03 -0.11 -0.70 2.30 P
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Date: Monday December 2, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 40 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 2 DEC 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 53.4 1.43 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.29 1.03 1.91 0.41 2.84 3.91 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 53.9 0.74 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.31 0.36 1.00 -0.11 1.33 3.18 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 52.8 0.62 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.30 0.25 0.49 -0.20 0.57 3.45 P
KY 4 EASTERN 51.7 0.29 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.26 0.03 0.14 -0.49 0.15 2.71 P
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Date: Monday November 27, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 39 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 25 NOV 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 44.7 0.02 0.89 8.00 98.8 0.13 0.00 1.50 -1.45 2.37 3.66 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 44.2 0.06 0.93 8.00 99.2 0.13 0.00 1.11 -1.07 1.56 3.24 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 42.6 0.04 0.93 8.00 99.2 0.11 0.00 0.69 -0.66 0.92 3.51 P
KY 4 EASTERN 42.0 0.10 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.10 0.00 0.63 -0.60 0.98 3.06 P
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Date: Monday November 20, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 38 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 18 NOV 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 44.7 2.09 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.13 1.96 2.95 1.02 5.14 3.99 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 44.8 1.54 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.14 1.40 2.18 0.68 3.77 3.56 F
KY 3 BLUE GRASS 44.0 1.08 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.14 0.92 1.35 0.41 3.07 3.81 F
KY 4 EASTERN 44.5 0.68 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.14 0.54 1.23 -0.09 3.32 3.36 F
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Date: Monday November 13, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 37 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 11 NOV 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 56.0 1.38 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.37 1.01 1.91 0.23 5.27 3.40 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 55.3 0.95 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.36 0.59 1.49 -0.22 4.39 3.23 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 54.3 0.33 0.98 8.00 99.8 0.35 0.00 0.94 -0.84 4.51 3.58 P
KY 4 EASTERN 54.5 0.78 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.34 0.44 1.31 -0.35 4.50 3.29 F
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Date: Monday November 6, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 36 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 4 NOV 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 49.2 0.25 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.22 0.03 1.68 -1.51 3.99 3.15 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 48.4 0.43 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.22 0.21 1.71 -1.16 3.72 3.13 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 45.2 0.53 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.17 0.36 1.78 -0.96 4.56 3.72 F
KY 4 EASTERN 46.4 0.59 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.18 0.41 1.66 -0.74 4.28 3.22 F
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Date: Monday October 30, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 35 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 28 OCT 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 48.1 2.35 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.21 2.14 3.19 1.28 3.40 3.22 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 46.9 1.94 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.19 1.75 2.87 0.80 3.08 3.14 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 44.4 1.73 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.16 1.57 2.74 0.53 3.98 3.67 F
KY 4 EASTERN 44.6 1.79 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.15 1.64 2.40 1.00 3.85 3.14 F
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Date: Monday October 23, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 34 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 21 OCT 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 56.3 2.04 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.40 0.61 1.91 1.06 1.39 2.49 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 54.8 2.06 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.38 1.00 2.07 1.11 1.87 2.59 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 52.3 2.23 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.33 1.53 2.21 1.37 3.02 3.13 F
KY 4 EASTERN 54.9 1.52 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.38 1.02 1.40 0.84 2.73 2.52 F
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Date: Monday October 16, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 33 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 14 OCT 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 56.9 0.07 0.00 7.98 88.6 0.43 0.00 0.84 -0.60 5.38 1.59 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 56.4 0.25 0.31 8.00 92.4 0.43 0.00 0.95 -0.70 4.93 1.83 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 54.7 0.29 0.63 8.00 95.9 0.40 0.00 0.85 -0.64 5.80 2.35 P
KY 4 EASTERN 55.3 0.42 0.88 5.00 98.0 0.40 0.00 0.55 -0.51 4.92 2.06 F
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Date: Monday October 9, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 32 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 7 OCT 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 65.9 0.03 0.33 8.00 92.5 0.70 0.00 1.44 -1.04 6.54 1.86 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 65.3 0.19 0.49 8.00 94.4 0.70 0.00 1.65 -1.24 5.74 1.98 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.4 0.36 0.74 8.00 97.1 0.62 0.00 1.49 -1.18 7.20 2.45 P
KY 4 EASTERN 60.5 0.42 0.86 5.00 97.7 0.56 0.00 1.06 -0.71 5.01 2.05 F
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Date: Monday October 2, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 31 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 30 SEP 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 63.1 0.75 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.63 0.12 2.48 -1.84 6.55 2.28 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 62.8 1.09 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.63 0.46 2.89 -1.47 5.82 2.31 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 60.2 1.21 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.57 0.64 2.67 -1.06 6.94 2.60 F
KY 4 EASTERN 59.8 1.12 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.55 0.10 1.77 -0.29 5.16 2.08 F
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Date: Monday September 25, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 30 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 23 SEP 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 66.3 6.25 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.75 0.74 4.31 4.16 6.82 2.21 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 66.2 5.52 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.76 1.12 4.36 3.86 6.27 2.16 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.4 4.99 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.65 0.55 3.74 3.15 7.36 2.36 F
KY 4 EASTERN 63.4 3.46 1.00 4.53 92.2 0.68 0.00 2.06 2.04 5.64 1.55 P
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Date: Monday September 18, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.23 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 2.72 inches and East 2.12 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 29 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 16 SEP 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 70.5 1.71 0.79 3.45 47.1 0.92 0.00 0.15 0.85 0.41 -0.71 P 2.23
KY 2 CENTRAL 70.3 1.44 0.52 4.84 59.5 0.92 0.00 0.50 0.38 0.88 -0.05 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 67.7 1.92 1.00 4.21 57.9 0.84 0.00 0.59 0.77 1.56 -0.93 P 2.72
KY 4 EASTERN 67.4 0.69 0.57 2.18 45.8 0.83 0.00 0.02 0.23 0.88 -1.30 P 2.12
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Date: Monday September 11, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.57 inches,
Central 0.84 inches, Bluegrass 3.55 inches and East 2.63 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 28 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 9 SEP 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 70.9 0.17 0.00 3.45 38.3 0.95 0.00 -0.70 -0.42 -0.77 -1.62 P 2.57
KY 2 CENTRAL 71.0 0.21 0.00 4.84 53.8 0.97 0.00 0.12 -0.32 0.51 -0.67 P 0.84
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 67.8 0.08 0.01 4.12 45.8 0.86 0.00 -0.18 -0.06 -0.19 -2.06 P 3.55
KY 4 EASTERN 67.5 0.63 0.71 2.18 48.1 0.85 0.00 -0.21 -0.04 0.48 -1.52 P 2.63
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Date: Monday September 4, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.87 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 4.49 inches and East 4.26 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 27 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 2 SEP 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 75.9 1.29 0.11 3.73 42.7 1.18 0.00 -0.28 0.75 -0.11 -1.24 P 2.87
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.8 1.75 0.61 4.92 61.5 1.14 0.00 0.44 0.60 1.49 -0.40 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.2 1.83 0.79 4.12 54.5 1.04 0.00 -0.12 0.94 0.20 -1.75 P 4.49
KY 4 EASTERN 71.7 1.96 0.93 2.18 51.8 1.03 0.00 -0.17 0.98 0.59 -1.70 P 4.26
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Date: Monday August 28, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.95 inches,
Central 0.76 inches, Bluegrass 5.41 inches and East 4.87 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 26 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 26 AUG 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 80.0 0.88 0.00 3.95 43.9 1.42 0.00 -0.52 0.02 -0.88 -1.52 P 2.95
KY 2 CENTRAL 78.8 1.32 0.25 5.25 61.1 1.33 0.00 0.19 0.16 0.28 -0.54 P 0.76
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 76.2 0.78 0.00 4.28 47.5 1.22 0.00 -0.75 0.05 -1.85 -2.60 F 5.41
KY 4 EASTERN 75.1 0.91 0.00 2.45 40.8 1.19 0.00 -0.48 0.06 -1.32 -2.56 P 4.87
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Date: Monday August 21, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.77 inches,
Central 1.61 inches, Bluegrass 5.68 inches and East 5.36 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 25 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 19 AUG 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 80.0 0.88 0.00 4.20 46.6 1.45 0.00 -0.54 0.00 -0.93 -1.49 P 2.77
KY 2 CENTRAL 78.8 1.32 0.26 5.25 61.2 1.35 0.00 0.03 0.14 -0.67 -0.84 P 1.61
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 76.2 0.78 0.00 4.50 50.0 1.25 0.00 -0.81 0.04 -2.30 -2.67 F 5.68
KY 4 EASTERN 75.1 0.91 0.00 2.57 42.9 1.22 0.00 -0.53 0.16 -2.09 -2.65 P 5.36
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Date: Monday August 14, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 3.10 inches,
Central 3.07 inches, Bluegrass 5.73 inches and East 5.80 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 24 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 12 AUG 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 80.6 1.23 0.00 4.48 49.8 1.50 0.00 -0.54 0.38 -0.82 -1.44 P 3.10
KY 2 CENTRAL 79.7 1.71 0.29 5.25 61.6 1.42 0.00 -0.11 0.65 -0.85 -1.17 P 3.07
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 77.8 1.04 0.00 4.75 52.8 1.34 0.00 -0.85 0.27 -2.47 -2.64 F 5.73
KY 4 EASTERN 77.3 1.44 0.11 2.66 46.1 1.33 0.00 -0.69 0.62 -2.51 -2.61 P 5.80
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Date: Monday August 7, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 3.44 inches,
Central 3.93 inches, Bluegrass 5.87 inches and East 6.20 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 23 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 5 AUG 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 82.0 0.35 0.00 4.62 51.3 1.58 0.00 -0.92 -0.53 -1.00 -1.62 F 3.44
KY 2 CENTRAL 81.5 0.10 0.00 5.25 58.3 1.56 0.00 -0.76 -0.57 -1.29 -1.70 F 3.93
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 80.7 0.19 0.00 4.91 54.5 1.53 0.00 -1.12 -0.57 -2.83 -2.67 F 5.87
KY 4 EASTERN 79.5 0.16 0.00 2.66 44.3 1.46 0.00 -1.31 -0.71 -3.39 -2.90 F 6.20
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Date: Monday July 31, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.78 inches,
Central 2.04 inches, Bluegrass 5.02 inches and East 5.18 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 22 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 29 JUL 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 77.4 0.82 0.00 5.35 59.4 1.35 0.00 -0.39 -0.07 -0.42 -1.40 F 2.78
KY 2 CENTRAL 76.9 0.46 0.00 6.27 69.7 1.33 0.00 -0.19 -0.24 -0.12 -1.42 P 2.04
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 75.5 0.48 0.00 5.77 64.1 1.28 0.00 -0.55 -0.23 -1.76 -2.37 F 5.02
KY 4 EASTERN 74.9 0.36 0.00 3.40 56.6 1.27 0.00 -0.60 -0.38 -1.54 -2.56 F 5.18
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Date: Monday July 24, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.33 inches, Bluegrass 1.42 inches and East 3.64 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 21 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 22 JUL 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 81.2 1.13 0.54 6.58 79.1 1.59 0.00 0.57 -0.32 0.64 0.02 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 80.9 1.39 0.06 7.25 81.3 1.58 0.00 0.15 -0.13 0.11 -0.50 P 0.33
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 78.7 0.79 0.25 7.36 84.5 1.43 0.00 0.36 -0.44 0.13 -1.19 P 1.42
KY 4 EASTERN 77.9 0.74 0.00 4.19 69.8 1.42 0.00 -0.11 -0.18 -0.45 -2.21 P 3.64
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Note from Tom Priddy...Hydrologic or "drinking water" drought info is determined
by the Climate Prediction Center's (CPC) Palmer Drought Severity Index(PDSI) and
agricultural moisture status is determined by the Crop Moisture Index (CMI). The
short-term, agricultural moisture category from the Crop Moisture Index is
dependent on the CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS WEEK's status. The Kentucky Division of Water,
makes recommendations to the Kentucky Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet
relative to the state water shortage status. See listed PDSI and CMI
categories below between the *'s.
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Date: Monday July 17, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 1.37 inches, Bluegrass 2.72 inches and East 3.01 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 20 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 15 JUL 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 78.9 2.71 1.00 6.58 84.2 1.45 0.00 0.89 1.20 0.66 -0.11 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 78.6 1.69 0.25 7.25 83.4 1.44 0.00 0.28 0.29 0.42 -0.67 P 1.37
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 76.6 2.24 0.89 7.36 91.6 1.35 0.00 0.80 0.85 1.10 -0.95 P 2.72
KY 4 EASTERN 75.5 0.90 0.00 4.72 78.6 1.32 0.00 0.07 -0.21 0.75 -1.87 P 3.01
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Date: Monday July 10, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 3.12 inches,
Central 2.78 inches, Bluegrass 3.97 inches and East 3.46 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 19 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 8 JUL 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.1 0.82 0.00 6.32 70.2 1.32 0.00 -0.31 -0.08 -1.21 -1.50 F 3.12
KY 2 CENTRAL 75.6 1.26 0.00 7.25 80.6 1.31 0.00 -0.01 0.07 -0.58 -1.13 P 2.78
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 73.7 0.87 0.00 7.36 81.8 1.24 0.00 -0.05 -0.05 -1.02 -2.06 F 3.97
KY 4 EASTERN 72.2 1.43 0.27 4.84 85.1 1.18 0.00 0.28 0.23 0.49 -1.76 P 3.46
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Date: Monday July 3, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.82 inches,
Central 1.70 inches, Bluegrass 3.35 inches and East 3.96 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 18 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 1 JUL 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 75.5 0.13 0.00 6.69 74.3 1.30 0.00 -0.23 -0.26 -1.85 -1.47 F 2.82
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.8 0.31 0.00 7.29 81.0 1.28 0.00 -0.08 -0.45 -1.51 -1.48 P 1.70
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 71.9 0.37 0.00 7.67 85.2 1.16 0.00 0.00 -0.37 -0.95 -2.06 F 3.35
KY 4 EASTERN 71.0 0.81 0.02 4.84 81.1 1.14 0.00 0.05 -0.27 -0.72 -2.27 P 3.96
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Date: Monday June 26, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.35
inches, Central 2.45 inches, Bluegrass 3.69 inches and East 4.73 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 17 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 24 JUN 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 77.9 1.37 0.00 7.69 85.5 1.42 0.00 0.03 0.04 -0.86 -1.12 P 2.35
KY 2 CENTRAL 76.8 1.76 0.39 7.79 90.9 1.37 0.00 0.37 0.38 -0.75 -0.81 P 2.45
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 74.7 1.64 0.42 8.00 93.6 1.29 0.00 0.37 0.34 -0.56 -1.62 P 3.69
KY 4 EASTERN 73.9 1.62 0.35 4.84 86.6 1.27 0.00 0.32 0.34 -1.00 -2.20 P 4.73
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Date: Monday June 19, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought:
West 2.66 inches, Central 3.13 inches, Bluegrass 4.26 inches
and East 5.65 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 16 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 17 JUN 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 73.3 0.84 0.00 7.73 85.9 1.20 0.00 -0.01 -0.04 -0.91 -1.29 F 2.66
KY 2 CENTRAL 72.2 0.69 0.00 7.79 86.5 1.16 0.00 -0.01 -0.20 -0.46 -1.46 P 3.13
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 68.5 0.30 0.07 8.00 89.7 1.02 0.00 0.03 0.01 -0.80 -2.12 F 4.26
KY 4 EASTERN 67.6 0.61 0.00 4.84 80.7 0.99 0.00 -0.02 -0.04 -1.20 -2.72 F 5.65
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Date: Monday June 12, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.79
inches, Central 3.51 inches, Bluegrass 3.80 inches and East 5.70 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 15 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 10 JUN 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 72.7 0.23 0.06 8.00 89.6 1.17 0.00 0.03 -0.27 -1.04 -1.22 F 1.79
KY 2 CENTRAL 70.7 0.32 0.23 8.00 91.4 1.09 0.00 0.19 -0.48 -0.22 -1.34 P 3.51
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 67.0 0.91 0.79 8.00 97.7 0.96 0.00 0.02 0.01 0.05 -1.82 P 3.80
KY 4 EASTERN 66.5 0.47 0.19 5.00 86.5 0.94 0.00 0.02 0.01 -0.96 -2.64 F 5.70
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Date: Monday June 5, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.31
inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 3.64 inches and East 5.12 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 14 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 3 JUN 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 75.1 1.55 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.27 0.28 0.30 -0.01 -0.02 -0.76 P 1.31
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.7 1.41 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.25 0.16 0.67 -0.34 0.67 -0.45 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.7 1.02 0.84 8.00 98.2 1.18 0.00 0.01 -0.41 -0.14 -1.81 P 3.64
KY 4 EASTERN 72.4 0.84 0.66 5.00 94.3 1.18 0.00 0.01 -0.43 -0.61 -2.50 F 5.12
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Date: Monday May 29, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought:
West 1.77 inches, Central 2.14 inches, Bluegrass 3.94 inches
and East 5.14 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 13 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 27 MAY 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 70.3 1.35 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.04 0.14 0.31 0.29 -0.22 -0.97 P 1.77
KY 2 CENTRAL 68.7 1.99 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.99 1.00 1.01 0.94 0.37 -0.50 P 2.14
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 64.4 1.25 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.84 0.41 0.42 0.01 -0.22 -1.68 P 3.94
KY 4 EASTERN 63.2 1.23 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.79 0.43 0.44 0.36 -0.75 -2.26 P 5.14
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Date: Monday May 22, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.44
inches, Central 1.69 inches, Bluegrass 4.47 inches and East 5.40 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 12 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 20 MAY 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 59.4 0.44 0.83 8.00 98.1 0.61 0.00 0.02 -0.50 -0.82 -1.09 F 1.44
KY 2 CENTRAL 57.5 0.63 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.56 0.07 0.07 -0.41 -0.84 -1.42 P 1.69
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 55.2 0.92 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.51 0.37 0.41 0.40 -1.08 -1.94 P 4.47
KY 4 EASTERN 54.9 0.57 0.99 5.00 99.8 0.49 0.00 0.08 -0.02 -1.61 -2.56 F 5.40
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Date: Monday May 15, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.48 inches, Central 2.84 inches,
Bluegrass 4.68 inches and East 5.20 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 11 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 13 MAY 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 61.6 1.20 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.68 0.52 0.52 0.11 -0.41 -0.83 P 1.48
KY 2 CENTRAL 59.3 1.09 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.62 0.47 0.48 0.15 -0.04 -0.98 P 2.84
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 58.1 0.60 0.96 8.00 99.5 0.59 0.00 0.01 -0.30 -0.68 -2.14 F 4.68
KY 4 EASTERN 57.9 0.68 0.91 5.00 98.5 0.58 0.00 0.10 -0.07 -0.81 -2.56 F 5.20
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Date: Monday May 8, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.77 inches, Central 1.76 inches,
Bluegrass 4.50 inches and East 4.85 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 10 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 6 MAY 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 63.2 1.13 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.73 0.35 0.41 0.24 -1.83 -1.05 P 1.77
KY 2 CENTRAL 62.4 0.80 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.71 0.09 0.33 -0.41 -1.44 -1.47 P 1.76
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 61.4 0.75 0.95 8.00 99.5 0.70 0.00 0.31 -0.46 -1.42 -2.09 F 4.50
KY 4 EASTERN 61.3 0.51 0.81 5.00 96.8 0.69 0.00 0.17 -0.50 -1.83 -2.54 F 4.85
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Date: Monday May 1, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.91 inches, Central 1.09 inches,
Bluegrass 3.62 inches and East 3.99 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 9 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 29 APR 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 62.9 0.68 0.95 8.00 99.4 0.70 0.00 0.17 -0.50 -1.88 -1.07 F 1.91
KY 2 CENTRAL 61.2 0.66 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.66 0.00 0.74 -0.73 -0.84 -0.98 P 1.09
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 57.8 0.46 0.90 8.00 98.8 0.56 0.00 0.77 -0.76 -0.55 -2.03 P 3.62
KY 4 EASTERN 57.5 0.54 0.99 5.00 99.8 0.55 0.00 0.67 -0.67 -0.11 -2.33 P 3.99
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Date: Monday April 24, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.51 inches, Central 2.65 inches,
Bluegrass 4.02 inches and East 4.43 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 8 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 22 APR 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 68.9 1.61 0.97 8.00 99.7 0.91 0.00 0.67 0.21 -2.07 -0.93 F 1.51
KY 2 CENTRAL 65.8 2.15 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.81 0.67 1.47 0.81 -1.08 -0.70 P 2.65
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.3 1.87 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.70 0.84 1.53 0.66 -0.40 -1.60 P 4.02
KY 4 EASTERN 61.2 1.73 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.66 0.61 1.34 0.55 -0.46 -2.00 P 4.43
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Date: Monday April 17, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Bluegrass and Eastern KY Climate Zones Move Into Moderate Hydrologic Drought:
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.63 inches, Central
4.78 inches, Bluegrass 3.64 inches and East 4.19 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 7 OF THE 2006 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 15 APR 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 65.5 0.04 0.27 8.00 91.9 0.77 0.00 0.46 -0.50 -2.05 -0.94 F 1.63
KY 2 CENTRAL 64.9 0.09 0.33 8.00 92.6 0.76 0.00 0.66 -0.65 -1.77 -1.52 P 4.78
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 61.9 0.34 0.67 8.00 96.3 0.67 0.00 0.87 -0.87 -1.39 -2.12 P 3.64
KY 4 EASTERN 60.6 0.17 0.54 5.00 92.4 0.63 0.00 0.79 -0.79 -1.20 -2.53 F 4.19
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Date: Monday April 10, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.20 inches, Central
0.00 inches, Bluegrass 3.48 inches and East 4.46 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 58 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 8 APR 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 57.5 1.10 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.49 0.56 0.96 0.11 -1.03 -0.55 P 0.20
KY 2 CENTRAL 56.2 1.58 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.47 1.11 1.31 0.61 -0.59 -0.49 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 52.4 1.64 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.38 1.26 1.74 0.76 0.03 -1.41 P 3.48
KY 4 EASTERN 54.2 2.00 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.42 1.57 1.58 1.38 -0.15 -1.73 P 4.46
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Date: Monday April 3, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.89 inches, Central 3.33 inches,
Bluegrass 3.59 inches and East 5.62 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 57 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 1 APR 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 53.4 0.31 0.95 8.00 99.4 0.36 0.00 0.85 -0.84 0.41 -0.51 P 0.89
KY 2 CENTRAL 52.6 0.40 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.36 0.04 0.70 -0.61 -0.71 -1.26 P 3.33
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 49.3 0.65 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.29 0.36 0.98 -0.26 0.27 -1.85 P 3.59
KY 4 EASTERN 50.0 0.29 0.99 5.00 99.9 0.30 0.00 0.20 -0.50 -1.50 -2.57 F 5.62
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Date: Monday March 27, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches,
Bluegrass 2.75 inches and East 5.01 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 56 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 25 MAR 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 39.2 0.85 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.07 0.78 1.69 -0.13 0.41 0.43 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 38.4 0.71 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.06 0.65 1.31 0.00 -0.85 -0.37 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 35.1 0.33 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.02 0.31 1.24 -0.62 -0.09 -1.60 P 2.75
KY 4 EASTERN 36.9 0.61 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.04 0.57 0.70 0.07 -1.61 -2.36 F 5.01
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Date: Monday March 20, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches,
Bluegrass 2.91 inches and East 4.90 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 55 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 18 MAR 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 52.3 0.98 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.32 0.66 1.82 -0.50 0.08 0.45 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 51.2 1.11 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.31 0.80 1.31 0.29 -1.10 -0.30 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 46.4 1.36 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.21 1.15 1.86 0.44 -0.23 -1.30 P 2.91
KY 4 EASTERN 48.1 0.87 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.24 0.63 0.63 0.21 -1.88 -2.35 F 4.90
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Date: Monday February 27, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches,
Bluegrass 3.09 inches and East 3.08 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 52 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 25 FEB 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 36.4 0.34 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.03 0.31 1.03 -0.41 -0.64 0.02 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 36.2 0.34 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.03 0.31 1.08 -0.45 -0.77 0.24 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 33.4 0.08 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 0.07 0.66 -0.52 -1.12 -1.74 P 3.09
KY 4 EASTERN 35.0 0.35 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.02 0.33 0.83 -0.17 -1.54 -1.82 P 3.08
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Date: Monday February 20, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 2.69 inches and East 2.45 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 51 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 18 FEB 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 39.2 0.67 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.06 0.61 1.44 -0.21 0.57 0.29 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 39.5 0.72 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.07 0.65 1.53 -0.23 0.77 0.47 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 38.2 0.59 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.06 0.53 1.18 -0.12 0.44 -1.37 P 2.69
KY 4 EASTERN 37.6 0.39 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.04 0.35 1.00 -0.30 0.20 -1.55 P 2.45
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Date: Monday February 13, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches,
Bluegrass 2.03 inches and East 2.30 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 50 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 11 FEB 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 33.0 0.30 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.30 1.65 -1.06 0.92 0.36 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 32.4 0.33 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.33 1.76 -1.10 1.46 0.50 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 29.7 0.19 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.19 1.31 -0.92 1.00 -1.27 P 2.03
KY 4 EASTERN 30.8 0.34 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.34 1.29 -0.62 1.25 -1.48 P 2.30
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Date: Monday February 6, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00
inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 1.82 inches and East 1.86 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 49 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 4 FEB 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 44.4 1.29 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.13 1.16 2.71 -0.38 2.01 1.17 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 44.5 1.17 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.14 1.03 2.86 -0.80 2.13 0.76 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 43.5 1.05 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.13 0.92 2.23 -0.39 1.44 -0.96 P 1.82
KY 4 EASTERN 45.5 0.72 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.16 0.56 1.91 -0.79 1.27 -1.20 P 1.86
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Date: Monday January 30, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00
inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 3.93 inches and East 3.44 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 48 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 28 JAN 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 40.8 2.11 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.07 2.04 3.08 0.98 1.43 0.60 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 41.0 2.58 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.08 2.50 3.65 1.35 1.70 0.32 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 38.7 1.99 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.06 1.93 2.61 1.24 1.12 -1.22 P 3.93
KY 4 EASTERN 39.4 2.07 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.06 2.01 2.70 1.32 1.29 -1.17 P 3.44
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Date: Monday January 23, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 1.21 inches,
Bluegrass 5.97 inches and East 5.55 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 47 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 21 JAN 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 45.1 1.35 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.14 1.21 2.10 0.33 0.27 -0.42 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 44.7 1.85 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.14 1.71 2.30 1.12 0.12 -0.55 P 1.21
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 42.9 1.36 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.12 1.24 1.37 0.75 -0.31 -2.02 P 5.97
KY 4 EASTERN 43.1 1.50 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.11 1.39 1.38 1.05 -0.30 -2.20 P 5.55
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Date: Monday January 16, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.07 inches, Central 3.72 inches, Bluegrass
6.27 inches and East 6.19 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 46 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 14 JAN 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 45.8 1.92 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.14 1.78 1.77 1.61 -0.29 -0.52 P 0.07
KY 2 CENTRAL 45.6 1.34 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.15 1.19 1.18 0.80 -0.93 -1.03 P 3.72
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 44.5 0.79 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.14 0.02 0.62 0.20 -1.15 -2.53 P 6.27
KY 4 EASTERN 46.4 0.50 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.16 0.34 0.33 -0.14 -1.53 -2.77 F 6.19
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Date: Monday January 9, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.74 inches, Central 2.27 inches,
Bluegrass 5.42 inches and East 5.86 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 45 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 7 JAN 2006
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 44.1 0.28 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.12 0.16 0.16 -0.31 -1.13 -0.79 F 0.74
KY 2 CENTRAL 44.3 0.35 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.13 0.16 0.38 -0.27 -1.07 -1.63 P 2.27
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 43.6 0.60 1.00 7.37 93.0 0.12 0.00 0.42 0.13 -0.97 -2.55 P 5.42
KY 4 EASTERN 44.5 0.64 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.13 0.00 0.47 0.05 -0.99 -2.69 P 5.86
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Date: Monday January 2, 2006
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.55 inches, Central 1.38 inches,
Bluegrass 4.85 inches and East 5.18 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 44 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 31 DEC 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 41.9 0.38 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.08 0.21 0.47 -0.20 -0.64 -0.56 P 0.55
KY 2 CENTRAL 41.2 0.38 1.00 7.94 99.3 0.08 0.00 0.65 -0.20 -0.68 -1.01 P 1.38
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 40.2 0.42 1.00 6.89 87.6 0.07 0.00 0.29 -0.06 -0.86 -2.27 P 4.85
KY 4 EASTERN 41.1 0.58 1.00 4.49 91.5 0.08 0.00 0.42 0.22 -0.93 -2.67 P 5.18
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Date: Monday December 26, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central
0.59 inches, Bluegrass 4.39 inches and East 4.76 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 43 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 24 DEC 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 33.2 0.30 1.00 7.91 99.0 0.00 0.00 0.67 -0.20 0.10 -0.33 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 31.9 0.28 1.00 7.64 96.0 0.00 0.00 0.85 -0.33 0.34 -0.78 P 0.59
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 30.7 0.33 1.00 6.54 83.8 0.00 0.00 0.35 -0.22 0.01 -2.07 P 4.39
KY 4 EASTERN 31.5 0.21 1.00 3.99 83.2 0.00 0.00 0.20 -0.32 -0.12 -2.41 P 4.76
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Date: Monday December 19, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00
inches, Central 0.53 inches, Bluegrass 4.43 inches and East 4.64 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 42 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 17 DEC 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 37.6 0.60 1.00 7.61 95.6 0.03 0.00 0.87 0.03 0.06 -0.13 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 36.3 0.93 1.00 7.36 92.9 0.03 0.00 1.18 0.31 0.21 -0.56 P 0.53
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 31.5 0.74 1.00 6.21 80.1 0.00 0.00 0.57 0.07 -0.19 -1.89 P 4.43
KY 4 EASTERN 31.7 0.77 1.00 3.78 79.7 0.00 0.00 0.52 0.22 -0.12 -2.10 P 4.64
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Date: Monday December 12, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.72 inches,
Bluegrass 4.60 inches and East 4.84 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 41 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 10 DEC 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 28.2 0.56 1.00 7.04 89.3 0.00 0.00 0.84 0.00 1.07 -0.08 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 28.1 0.54 1.00 6.46 82.9 0.00 0.00 0.87 -0.04 1.05 -0.72 P 0.72
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 26.8 0.46 1.00 5.47 71.9 0.00 0.00 0.50 -0.17 0.95 -2.00 P 4.60
KY 4 EASTERN 29.8 0.46 1.00 3.01 66.8 0.00 0.00 0.30 -0.19 0.79 -2.23 P 4.84
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Date: Monday December 5, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 2.55 inches,
Bluegrass 5.22 inches and East 5.42 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 40 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 3 DEC 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 41.9 1.20 1.00 6.42 82.5 0.09 0.00 0.83 0.38 0.94 0.14 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 42.0 1.54 1.00 5.82 75.7 0.09 0.00 0.89 0.67 0.95 -0.90 P 2.55
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 40.8 1.27 1.00 5.04 67.1 0.08 0.00 0.67 0.45 0.67 -1.91 P 5.22
KY 4 EASTERN 41.9 1.25 1.00 2.57 59.4 0.09 0.00 0.49 0.61 0.57 -2.12 P 5.42
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Date: Monday November 28, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.56 inches, Central 2.61 inches,
Bluegrass 5.08 inches and East 5.47 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 39 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 26 NOV 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 41.0 0.15 1.00 5.31 70.2 0.08 0.00 0.45 -0.40 0.28 -0.65 F 0.56
KY 2 CENTRAL 39.8 0.03 0.96 4.41 59.7 0.07 0.00 0.22 -0.44 -0.06 -1.44 P 2.61
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 36.5 0.03 1.00 3.85 53.9 0.03 0.00 0.22 -0.46 -0.19 -2.33 P 5.08
KY 4 EASTERN 38.1 0.08 1.00 1.41 40.2 0.05 0.00 -0.12 -0.32 -0.51 -2.59 P 5.47
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Date: Monday November 21, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.19 inches, Central 3.68 inches, Bluegrass
5.99 inches and East 6.10 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 38 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 19 NOV 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 46.5 1.78 1.00 5.24 69.3 0.16 0.00 0.85 1.03 0.43 -0.56 F 0.19
KY 2 CENTRAL 46.0 1.84 1.00 4.41 60.1 0.16 0.00 0.66 0.92 0.29 -1.11 P 3.68
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 43.8 1.93 1.00 3.85 53.8 0.13 0.00 0.68 0.85 0.48 -2.02 P 5.99
KY 4 EASTERN 46.0 1.60 1.00 1.38 39.6 0.16 0.00 0.20 0.50 0.22 -2.31 P 6.10
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Date: Monday November 14, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...BLUEGRASS AREA JOINED EAST KY IN SEVERE HYDROLOGIC DROUGHT...
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.99 inches, Central 4.72 inches,
Bluegrass 7.00 inches and East 6.88 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 37 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 12 NOV 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 56.4 0.40 0.03 4.59 51.3 0.37 0.00 -0.18 0.14 -1.28 -0.94 P 0.99
KY 2 CENTRAL 55.6 0.45 0.08 3.65 41.5 0.37 0.00 -0.26 0.21 -1.35 -2.04 P 4.72
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 52.9 0.16 0.33 2.72 33.9 0.32 0.00 -0.17 0.11 -0.66 -3.06 F 7.00
KY 4 EASTERN 51.8 0.22 0.06 0.88 15.6 0.28 0.00 -0.30 0.17 -1.17 -3.16 F 6.88
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Date: Monday November 7, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.38 inches, Central 4.38 inches,
Bluegrass 5.93 inches and East 6.15 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 36 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 5 NOV 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 57.6 0.30 0.00 4.59 51.0 0.41 0.00 -0.32 0.07 -1.63 -0.76 P 0.38
KY 2 CENTRAL 56.4 0.28 0.00 3.65 40.6 0.40 0.00 -0.47 0.10 -1.67 -2.00 P 4.38
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 55.0 0.24 0.49 2.72 35.6 0.37 0.00 -0.28 0.11 -0.78 -2.94 P 5.93
KY 4 EASTERN 52.1 0.06 0.12 0.88 16.7 0.30 0.00 -0.47 0.20 -1.36 -3.07 F 6.15
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Date: Monday October 31, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.84 inches, Central 2.48 inches,
Bluegrass 5.63 inches and East 6.40 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 35 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 29 OCT 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 62.6 0.19 0.00 4.50 50.0 0.56 0.00 -0.54 -0.11 -2.10 -0.66 P 0.84
KY 2 CENTRAL 61.9 0.27 0.00 3.87 43.0 0.55 0.00 -0.72 0.02 -1.84 -1.75 P 2.48
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 57.3 0.70 0.51 2.83 37.1 0.44 0.00 -0.32 0.30 -1.02 -2.64 P 5.63
KY 4 EASTERN 58.2 0.40 0.00 0.86 14.4 0.45 0.00 -0.78 0.34 -1.70 -3.15 F 6.40
The PDI 7-day forecast map indicated little change from the current status across Kentucky
over the next week. Priddy
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Date: Monday October 24, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 1.77 inches,
Bluegrass 6.18 inches and East 6.27 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 34 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 22 OCT 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 62.6 0.19 0.00 4.69 52.1 0.57 0.00 -0.43 -0.13 -0.97 -0.29 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 61.9 0.27 0.00 3.99 44.3 0.56 0.00 -0.74 0.04 -1.52 -1.24 P 1.77
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 57.3 0.70 0.25 2.83 34.2 0.45 0.00 -0.62 0.53 -1.20 -2.82 P 6.18
KY 4 EASTERN 58.2 0.40 0.00 0.87 14.5 0.47 0.00 -1.12 0.52 -1.39 -3.12 F 6.27
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Date: Monday October 16, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
BLUEGRASS AND EAST KENTUCKY DROP INTO SEVERE HYDROLOGIC DROUGHT;
WEST AND CENTRAL NEAR NORMAL:
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.93 inches,
Bluegrass 6.65 inches and East 6.28 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 33 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 15 OCT 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 62.5 0.00 0.00 4.90 54.5 0.58 0.00 -0.30 -0.35 -1.03 0.06 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 61.9 0.04 0.00 4.12 45.8 0.58 0.00 -0.78 -0.24 -1.73 -1.01 P 0.93
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 60.4 0.01 0.00 2.83 31.5 0.55 0.00 -1.15 -0.29 -1.58 -3.02 F 6.65
KY 4 EASTERN 61.0 0.06 0.00 0.88 14.7 0.56 0.00 -1.64 -0.20 -2.18 -3.11 F 6.28
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Date: Monday October 10, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.77
inches, Bluegrass 5.62 inches and East 5.91 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 32 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 8 OCT 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 68.0 0.02 0.00 5.24 58.2 0.77 0.00 0.05 -0.35 -0.80 0.55 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 67.9 0.33 0.00 4.38 48.7 0.78 0.00 -0.54 -0.12 -1.66 -0.63 P 0.77
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 67.3 0.26 0.00 3.01 33.4 0.77 0.00 -0.86 -0.29 -1.68 -2.86 P 5.62
KY 4 EASTERN 66.2 0.39 0.00 0.96 16.0 0.73 0.00 -1.44 0.16 -2.33 -2.95 F 5.91
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Date: Monday October 3, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches,
Bluegrass 5.20 inches and East 5.91 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 31 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 1 OCT 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 68.6 1.26 0.45 5.50 66.1 0.81 0.00 0.42 0.44 -0.67 1.09 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 67.9 0.56 0.00 4.61 51.2 0.80 0.00 -0.42 0.15 -1.81 -0.36 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 65.7 0.63 0.00 3.20 35.6 0.74 0.00 -0.56 0.31 -1.76 -2.41 P 5.20
KY 4 EASTERN 66.1 0.70 0.00 0.98 16.4 0.75 0.00 -1.63 0.97 -2.90 -2.96 P 5.91
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Date: Monday September 26, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...SEVERE DROUGHT IN EAST KY; MODERATE DROUGHT CONTINUED IN BLUEGRASS AREA...
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 5.01 inches and East 6.02 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 30 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 24 SEP 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 75.6 0.30 0.00 5.50 61.1 1.09 0.00 -0.02 -0.55 1.71 0.67 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.6 0.21 0.00 4.73 52.5 1.06 0.00 -0.57 -0.78 1.71 -0.28 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.9 0.62 0.00 3.24 36.0 1.00 0.00 -0.87 0.07 0.59 -2.44 P 5.01
KY 4 EASTERN 72.2 0.02 0.00 0.99 16.5 0.98 0.00 -2.60 -0.58 -2.95 -3.03 F 6.02
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Date: Monday September 19, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
BLUEGRASS AREA RETURNED TO MODERATE HYDROLOGIC DROUGHT; EAST CONTINUED IN
MODERATE HYDROLOGIC DROUGHT, WEST IN MOIST SPELL CATEGORY AND CENTRAL
NEAR NORMAL:
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 4.09 inches and East 5.29 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 29 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 17 SEP 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 73.7 0.33 0.00 6.03 66.9 1.04 0.00 0.53 -0.70 3.43 1.09 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 73.9 0.24 0.00 5.22 58.0 1.05 0.00 0.21 -0.81 2.27 0.16 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.4 0.11 0.00 3.38 37.6 1.00 0.00 -0.94 -0.94 0.70 -2.33 P 4.09
KY 4 EASTERN 71.9 0.17 0.00 1.18 19.7 0.99 0.00 -2.02 -0.47 -2.08 -2.74 F 5.29
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Date: Monday September 12, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches,
Bluegrass 2.64 inches and East 4.88 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 28 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 10 SEP 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 74.0 0.02 0.00 6.60 73.3 1.07 0.00 1.25 -0.66 5.23 1.40 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 73.2 0.04 0.00 5.71 63.5 1.05 0.00 1.01 -0.66 3.29 0.51 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 71.3 0.02 0.03 3.74 41.9 0.99 0.00 0.01 -0.06 1.50 -1.74 P 2.64
KY 4 EASTERN 68.7 0.00 0.00 1.38 23.0 0.89 0.00 -1.55 -0.82 -1.02 -2.57 F 4.88
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Date: Monday September 5, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
..WEST & CENTRAL ENTER MOIST SPELL, BLUEGRASS AREA IN MILD DROUGHT, EAST IN MODERATE
HYDROLOGIC DROUGHT...
Drought conditions improved signifcantly after the remnants of Hurricane Katrina
dumped tremendous rainfall in the Bluegrass state last week, according to the latest
Palmer Drought Severity Index and the Crop Moisture Index. In fact, West and Central
sections of the state are in the "Moist Spell" and "Incipient Moist Spell categories,"
respectively. The Bluegrass area is in the "Mild Hydrologic Drought" category and
continues to need 4.60 inches of above normal rainfall to return to hydrologic
normal. The Eastern section of the state continued in the "Moderate Drought category"
and needs 4.32 inches of rainfal to return to hydrologic normal. The Crop Moisture
Index also indicated some significant changes. West and Central sections are
in the "Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet" category. The Bluegrass area
now has "Adequate Moisture for Present Needs." Some improvement occurred in the
Eastern sections of the state but continue to need rain for crops. The Central,
Bluegrass and East continued to have a "P" after their
PDSI value, indicating preliminary results...drought conditions could improve
or deteoriate within weeks. On the other hand, the letter "F" after the PDSI value
for Western Kentucky indicated that a "final trend" had been established and the west
is no longer threatened by hydrologic drought.
/ K. T. Priddy, UK Ag. Weather Center
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 4.60 inches and East 4.32 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 27 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 3 SEP 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 74.1 3.50 1.00 6.64 84.9 1.10 0.00 1.91 1.71 4.88 1.86 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 73.6 4.25 1.00 5.72 74.7 1.09 0.00 1.67 2.25 3.01 0.93 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.3 2.87 1.00 3.74 52.7 1.05 0.00 0.07 1.41 1.10 -1.35 P 4.60
KY 4 EASTERN 72.6 0.88 0.00 1.62 27.0 1.06 0.00 -0.73 0.28 -1.14 -2.31 P 4.32
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Date: Monday August 29, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 3.80
inches, Bluegrass 6.86 inches and East 4.37 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 26 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 27 AUG 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 78.9 1.86 1.00 4.24 58.3 1.33 0.00 0.20 0.48 0.78 -0.10 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 78.1 0.84 0.00 3.56 39.6 1.29 0.00 -0.58 0.16 -1.39 -1.81 P 3.80
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 75.0 0.82 0.00 2.92 32.5 1.17 0.00 -1.34 0.30 -2.44 -3.17 F 6.86
KY 4 EASTERN 74.0 0.84 0.00 1.67 27.9 1.14 0.00 -1.01 0.18 -2.12 -2.36 P 4.37
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Date: Monday August 22, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...BLUEGRASS AREA CONTINUED IN SEVERE DROUGHT; EAST IN MODERATE DROUGHT AND
WEST, & CENTRAL KENTUCKY IMPROVED TO MILD HYDROLOGIC DROUGHT...
The past week's above normal rainfall was helpful in that West and Central improved
to the Mild Hydrologic drought category but the Bluegrass and Eastern areas continued
in the same drought categories as last week; Severe and Moderate hydrologic drought
respectively. The following rainfall totals are needed above normal: West 3.71 inches,
Central 4.57 inches, Bluegrass 7.11 and East 4.66 inches. The Crop Moisture Index showed
improvement in west and central sections with "Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed."
The Bluegrass and East climate zones were in the "Some Improvement But Still Too Dry"
CMI category.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 3.71 inches, Central 4.57
inches, Bluegrass 7.11 inches and East 4.66 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 25 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 20 AUG 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 81.5 2.45 0.94 3.76 52.2 1.51 0.00 -0.28 1.38 -1.29 -1.16 P 3.71
KY 2 CENTRAL 80.3 1.65 0.19 3.67 42.9 1.46 0.00 -0.73 0.89 -2.07 -1.78 P 4.57
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 78.5 1.13 0.00 3.04 33.7 1.34 0.00 -1.64 0.71 -3.54 -3.22 P 7.11
KY 4 EASTERN 78.4 1.36 0.01 1.75 29.3 1.35 0.00 -1.19 0.85 -2.84 -2.35 F 4.66
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Date: Monday August 15, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...BLUEGRASS AREA SINKS DEEPER IN SEVERE DROUGHT; EAST JOINED WEST, & CENTRAL
KENTUCKY IN MODERATE HYDROLOGIC DROUGHT...
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 5.34 inches,
Central 5.40 inches, Bluegrass 7.45 inches and East 4.14 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 24 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 13 AUG 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 81.4 0.32 0.00 3.76 41.8 1.53 0.00 -1.66 -0.46 -2.62 -2.29 F 5.34
KY 2 CENTRAL 81.5 0.50 0.00 3.67 40.8 1.54 0.00 -1.62 -0.41 -2.31 -2.21 F 5.40
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 80.5 0.46 0.00 3.11 34.5 1.50 0.00 -2.35 -0.33 -3.83 -3.29 F 7.45
KY 4 EASTERN 78.8 0.41 0.00 1.75 29.2 1.40 0.00 -2.04 -0.54 -3.13 -2.46 P 4.14
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Date: Monday August 8, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...BLUEGRASS AREA SINKS INTO SEVERE DROUGHT; WEST & CENTRAL KENTUCKY IN
MODERATE HYDROLOGIC DROUGHT; EAST KENTUCKY IN MILD HYDROLOGIC DROUGHT...
Limited rainfall for the past week caused all of Kentucky to move deeper
into drought with the Bluegrass area sinking into Severe hydrologic status,
West and Central areas returning into Moderate drought; and eastern
Kentucky in Mild hydrologic drought, according to the latest Palmer Drought
Index. The Crop Moisture Index (CMI) also reflected the limited rainfall
with the Bluegrass area in the CMI category of "Too Dry, Yield Prospects
Reduced." West, Central and Eastern KY climate areas moved into the crop
moisture status of "Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating," Rainfall
needed above normal to return to hydrologic normal: West 3.56 inches,
Central 3.90 inches, Bluegrass 6.87 inches and East 2.50 inches.
Listed below are this week's Palmer Drought and Crop Moisture Indices...
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 3.56 inches,
Central 3.90 inches, Bluegrass 6.87 inches and East 2.50 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 23 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 6 AUG 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 80.6 0.15 0.00 4.35 48.3 1.52 0.00 -1.20 -0.66 -0.04 -2.07 P 3.56
KY 2 CENTRAL 81.0 0.22 0.00 4.15 46.1 1.54 0.00 -1.21 -0.79 -0.34 -2.02 F 3.90
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 79.7 0.22 0.00 3.51 39.0 1.44 0.00 -2.02 -0.64 -2.25 -3.04 F 6.87
KY 4 EASTERN 78.1 0.41 0.00 2.10 35.0 1.39 0.00 -1.50 -0.63 -1.76 -1.81 P 2.50
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NOTE: The Palmer Drought Severity Index divides the state into four areas:
West, Central, Bluegrass, and East. Counties included in the Western area
are: Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Daviess,
Fulton, Graves, Hancock, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Logan,
Lyon, Marshall, McLean, McCracken, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Simpson, Todd, Trigg,
Union and Webster
Counties included in the Central: Adair, Allen, Barren, Breckinridge,
Bullitt, Butler, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Edmonson, Grayson, Green,
Hardin, Hart, Jefferson, Larue, Marion, Meade, Metcalfe, Monroe, Nelson,
Russell, Taylor and Warren.
Counties included in the Bluegrass: Anderson, Bath, Boone, Bourbon, Boyle,
Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Clark, Fayette, Fleming, Franklin, Gallatin,
Garrard, Grant, Harrison, Henry, Jessamine, Kenton, Lincoln, Madison,
Mason, Mercer, Montgomery, Nicholas, Oldham, Owen, Pendleton, Robertson,
Scott, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble, Washington and Woodford.
Counties included in the East: Bell, Boyd, Breathitt, Carter, Clay,
Elliott, Estill, Floyd, Greenup, Harlan, Jackson, Johnson, Knott, Knox,
Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lewis, Magoffin, Martin, McCreary,
Menifee, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Powell, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Rowan,
Wayne, Whitley and Wolfe
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Date: Monday August 1, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.67 inches,
Central 1.91 inches, Bluegrass 5.50 inches and East 2.40 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 22 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 30 JUL 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 78.2 0.04 0.00 5.13 57.0 1.38 0.00 -0.54 -0.87 0.13 -1.38 P 1.67
KY 2 CENTRAL 79.2 0.20 0.00 4.86 54.0 1.43 0.00 -0.42 -0.33 -0.03 -1.40 P 1.91
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 78.5 0.07 0.00 4.06 45.1 1.41 0.00 -1.38 -0.88 -2.07 -2.71 F 5.50
KY 4 EASTERN 77.3 0.46 0.00 2.51 41.9 1.37 0.00 -0.87 -0.66 -1.02 -1.15 P 2.40
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Date: Monday July 25, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
...BLUEGRASS AREA CONTINUED IN MODERATE HYDROLOGIC DROUGHT...
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.90 inches,
Central 1.32 inches, Bluegrass 4.05 inches and East 0.09 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 21 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 23 JUL 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 81.0 1.00 0.42 5.72 68.3 1.58 0.00 0.33 -0.15 0.03 -0.77 P 0.90
KY 2 CENTRAL 80.3 1.36 0.82 5.09 65.6 1.54 0.00 -0.09 -0.13 0.09 -0.82 P 1.32
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 79.0 0.93 0.00 4.77 53.0 1.45 0.00 -0.50 0.04 -1.46 -2.16 P 4.05
KY 4 EASTERN 77.5 1.17 0.01 2.96 49.5 1.40 0.00 -0.21 0.13 -0.44 -0.51 P 0.09
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Date: Monday July 18, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Remnants of T.S. Dennis Improved Kentucky's Moisture Situation:
Significant rainfall provided by the remnants of Hurricane Dennis for the past 7
days improved Kentucky's hydrologic and agricultural moisture situation for most
of the state, according to the latest Palmer Drought Index. The west and central
climate zones of Kentucky improved 2 categories to Incipient drought joining the
eastern section of the state. The Bluegrass climate zone improved but continued
in the Moderate hydrologic drought category. The Crop Moisture Index (CMI)
indicated "Moisture Adequate for Present Needs" in West and Central Kentucky.
Some improvement was indicated in the Bluegrass and Eastern Kentucky with crop
moisture in the "Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed." (Note: notice the
ending date on this update did NOT include July 17 rainfall. Had it included
Sunday's rain totals, the Bluegrass area would have improved 1 category to Mild
hydrologic drought.) Rainfall needed "above normal" to end the hydrological
drought: West 3.18 inches, Central 3.34 inches, Bluegrass 4.63 inches and
East 0.00 inches.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 3.18 inches, Central 3.34
inches, Bluegrass 4.63 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 20 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 16 JUL 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.4 2.88 1.00 5.72 74.7 1.33 0.00 0.47 1.47 -1.00 -0.73 P 3.18
KY 2 CENTRAL 75.8 2.57 1.00 5.09 67.7 1.31 0.00 0.05 1.25 -1.27 -0.94 P 3.34
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 75.1 1.73 0.44 4.81 58.4 1.29 0.00 -0.54 0.73 -2.44 -2.00 P 4.63
KY 4 EASTERN 75.7 1.57 0.24 2.95 53.2 1.33 0.00 -0.34 0.46 -1.62 -0.48 P
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Date: Monday July 11, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 5.21 inches,
Central 4.82 inches, Bluegrass 4.70 inches and East 0.29 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 19 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 9 JUL 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 78.2 0.36 0.00 5.17 57.4 1.42 0.00 -1.00 -0.38 -2.78 -2.17 F 5.21
KY 2 CENTRAL 78.7 0.60 0.00 4.83 53.6 1.45 0.00 -1.20 -0.24 -3.32 -2.04 F 4.82
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 76.6 0.32 0.00 4.81 53.4 1.36 0.00 -1.27 -0.41 -3.57 -2.59 F 4.70
KY 4 EASTERN 75.2 0.96 0.00 2.95 49.2 1.32 0.00 -0.80 0.02 -2.99 -0.75 P 0.29
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Date: Monday July 4, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
With only 59 percent of normal rainfall received since May 1st, the Commonwealth
is starting to suffer from lack of rainfall...both hydrologically and for crop
utilization, according to the latest Palmer Hydrologic Drought Index and the
Crop Moisture Index. West and Bluegrass climate zones have moved into Moderate
Hydrologic Drought, needing above normal 4.66 and 3.36 inches respectively to
return the normal hydrologic conditions. Central moved deeper in the Mild
Hydrologic Drought category and needs above normal rainfall amounts of 3.52
inches. East climate zone moved into the first phase of hydrologic drought:
called the Incipient drought category. The Crop Moisture Index (CMI) indicated
that most of the state was in the "Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow"
category for West, Bluegrass and Eastern Kentucky, but indicated that the
Central zone was the driest area relative to crop usage and in the "Abnormally
Dry, Prospects Deteriorating" CMI category. Get the county-by- county breakdown
in the Precision Agriculture, Lawn and Garden Forecasts.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 4.66 inches, Central 3.52
inches, Bluegrass 3.36 inches and East 0.37 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 18 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 2 JUL 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 80.2 0.25 0.00 5.86 65.1 1.57 0.00 -0.62 -0.43 -1.73 -1.97 F 4.66
KY 2 CENTRAL 79.7 0.62 0.00 5.33 59.2 1.50 0.00 -0.96 -0.27 -3.12 -1.86 P 3.52
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 78.4 0.67 0.00 5.44 60.5 1.45 0.00 -0.86 -0.22 -3.34 -2.05 P 3.36
KY 4 EASTERN 77.5 0.97 0.00 3.14 52.3 1.43 0.00 -0.82 -0.05 -3.13 -0.52 P 0.37
Kentucky
May 1 to July 3, 2005
Temperature Precipitation
cd temp norm dev prcp norm dev percent
1 70.2 70.7 -0.4 5.59 9.56 -3.97 59
2 69.1 69.1 0.0 5.76 10.14 -4.38 57
3 68.4 68.0 0.4 5.39 9.73 -4.34 55
4 67.0 67.2 -0.3 6.13 9.66 -3.52 64
State 68.5 68.6 -0.1 5.76 9.76 -4.00 59
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Date: Monday June 27, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 3.48 inches,
Central 1.67 inches, Bluegrass 1.83 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 17 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 25 JUN 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 75.6 0.01 0.00 6.87 76.4 1.31 0.00 -0.19 -0.22 -1.22 -1.69 F 3.48
KY 2 CENTRAL 75.2 0.01 0.00 5.91 65.6 1.30 0.00 -0.69 -0.43 -2.91 -1.41 P 1.67
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 73.0 0.00 0.00 5.96 66.2 1.21 0.00 -0.64 -0.41 -3.34 -1.60 P 1.83
KY 4 EASTERN 72.2 0.12 0.00 3.40 56.7 1.19 0.00 -0.77 -0.46 -3.20 -0.19 P
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Date: Monday June 20, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.41 inches,
Central 0.73 inches, Bluegrass 0.59 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 16 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 18 JUN 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 73.0 1.04 0.26 7.76 89.2 1.19 0.00 0.03 -0.33 -1.24 -1.24 P 2.41
KY 2 CENTRAL 73.3 0.52 0.00 6.90 76.7 1.21 0.00 -0.26 -0.16 -2.65 -0.50 P 0.73
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 71.6 0.74 0.00 6.91 76.8 1.15 0.00 -0.23 -0.07 -2.77 -0.90 P 0.59
KY 4 EASTERN 71.1 0.38 0.00 4.16 69.3 1.14 0.00 -0.30 -0.24 -2.61 0.59 P
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Date: Monday June 13, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 3.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.98 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 15 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 11 JUN 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 77.8 1.81 0.41 7.76 90.7 1.40 0.00 0.36 0.40 -1.48 -1.23 P 3.00
KY 2 CENTRAL 77.0 0.94 0.00 7.47 83.0 1.37 0.00 -0.10 -0.26 -1.10 -0.02 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 76.2 0.63 0.00 7.24 80.4 1.34 0.00 -0.16 -0.14 -1.68 -0.58 P 0.98
KY 4 EASTERN 75.1 0.91 0.00 4.76 79.3 1.31 0.00 -0.06 -0.07 -1.37 1.25 P
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Date: Monday June 6, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 3.40 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 14 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 4 JUN 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 68.9 0.78 0.00 7.76 86.2 0.99 0.00 -0.04 -0.03 -1.86 -1.51 F 3.40
KY 2 CENTRAL 68.8 0.63 0.00 7.84 87.1 1.00 0.00 0.16 -0.53 -1.10 0.35 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 67.0 0.33 0.00 7.86 87.3 0.95 0.00 -0.02 -0.41 -1.25 -0.02 P
KY 4 EASTERN 66.1 0.52 0.11 5.00 85.2 0.92 0.00 0.01 -0.19 -1.69 1.66 P
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Date: Tuesday May 31, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.13 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 13 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 28 MAY 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 66.8 0.01 0.00 7.95 88.3 0.90 0.00 -0.01 -0.14 -2.28 -1.40 F 2.13
KY 2 CENTRAL 65.9 0.07 0.19 8.00 91.0 0.88 0.00 0.69 -0.69 -1.34 0.77 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.3 0.22 0.46 8.00 94.0 0.76 0.00 0.39 -0.50 -1.26 0.53 P
KY 4 EASTERN 61.1 0.29 0.51 5.00 91.9 0.72 0.00 0.20 -0.50 -1.91 2.15 P
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PDSI values for the 11 drought (or wet) categories.
4.0 and above Extreme moist spell
3.0 to 3.99 Very moist spell
2.0 to 2.99 Unusual moist spell
1.0 to 1.99 Moist spell
.5 to .99 Incipient moist spell
.49 to -.49 Near normal
-.50 to -.99 Incipient drought
-1.0 to -1.99 Mild drought
-2.0 to -2.99 Moderate drought
-3.0 to -3.99 Severe drought
-4.0 and below Extreme drought
CMI values when the index increased or did not change from the
previous week.
3.0 and above Excessively wet, some fields
flooded
2.0 to 2.99 Too wet, some standing water
1.0 to 1.99 Prospects above normal, some
fields too wet
0 to .99 Moisture adequate for present
needs
0 to -.99 Prospects improved but rain
still needed
1.0 to -1.99 Some improvement but still too
dry
-2.0 to -2.99 Drought eased but sill serious
-3.0 to -3.99 Drought continues, rain
urgently needed
-4.0 and below Not enough rain, still
extremely dry
CMI values when the index decreased
3.0 and above Some drying but still exces-
sively wet
2.0 to 3.99 More dry weather needed, work
delayed
1.0 to 1.99 Favorable, except still too
wet in spots
0 to .99 Favorable for normal growth
and fieldwork
0 to -.99 Topsoil moisture short,
germination slow
-1.0 to -1.99 Abnormally dry, prospects
deteriorating
-2.0 to -2.99 Too dry, yield prospects
reduced
-3.0 to -3.99 Potential yields severly cut
by drought
-4.0 and below Extremely dry, most crops
ruined
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Date: Monday May 23, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.64 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 12 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 21 MAY 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 64.8 0.75 0.83 8.00 98.1 0.81 0.00 0.13 -0.50 -0.22 -0.82 P 0.64
KY 2 CENTRAL 63.5 2.11 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.78 0.74 1.38 0.81 1.24 1.45 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 60.4 1.58 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.68 0.49 0.89 0.74 0.33 1.07 P
KY 4 EASTERN 59.5 1.33 0.94 5.00 99.0 0.65 0.00 0.70 0.14 0.94 2.70 P
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Date: Monday May 16, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.22 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 11 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 14 MAY 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 70.8 1.38 0.89 8.00 98.8 1.04 0.00 0.63 -0.17 -0.45 -0.61 P 0.22
KY 2 CENTRAL 69.8 0.85 0.41 8.00 93.5 1.01 0.00 0.57 -0.56 -0.36 0.90 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 67.5 0.91 0.59 8.00 95.4 0.93 0.00 0.15 -0.50 -0.68 0.71 P
KY 4 EASTERN 66.6 0.50 0.26 5.00 87.6 0.90 0.00 0.56 -0.56 -0.01 2.53 P
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Date: Monday May 9, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.02 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 10 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 7 MAY 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 55.1 0.00 0.55 8.00 94.9 0.45 0.00 0.80 -0.79 -1.05 -0.56 P 1.02
KY 2 CENTRAL 53.7 0.00 0.57 8.00 95.2 0.43 0.00 1.13 -1.13 -0.46 1.30 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 51.8 0.00 0.61 8.00 95.6 0.39 0.00 0.65 -0.65 -1.12 1.01 P
KY 4 EASTERN 51.4 0.03 0.66 5.00 94.3 0.37 0.00 1.12 -1.12 0.42 3.21 P
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Date: Monday May 2, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 9 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 30 APR 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 51.3 1.93 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.34 1.57 1.59 1.34 -0.72 0.02 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 50.5 2.59 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.33 2.06 2.26 1.97 -0.55 1.91 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 48.6 1.60 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.30 1.18 1.30 0.97 -1.45 1.62 P
KY 4 EASTERN 50.1 2.57 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.33 2.24 2.24 1.74 0.06 4.23 P
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Date: Monday April 25, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.99 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 8 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 23 APR 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 63.6 0.74 0.98 8.00 99.8 0.72 0.00 0.25 -0.47 -0.57 -0.63 P 0.99
KY 2 CENTRAL 62.7 0.58 0.80 8.00 97.8 0.70 0.00 0.29 -0.50 -0.61 0.88 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 60.5 0.93 0.88 8.00 98.6 0.64 0.00 0.33 -0.22 -0.83 1.11 P
KY 4 EASTERN 59.8 0.69 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.61 0.04 0.50 -0.42 -0.11 2.47 P
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Date: Monday April 18, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 7 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 16 APR 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 61.4 0.59 0.96 8.00 99.6 0.63 0.00 0.72 -0.72 -0.09 -0.25 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 60.8 0.70 0.92 8.00 99.1 0.62 0.00 0.79 -0.63 -0.18 1.39 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 59.0 0.53 0.59 8.00 95.4 0.58 0.00 0.55 -0.54 -0.96 1.41 P
KY 4 EASTERN 57.3 0.79 0.96 5.00 99.3 0.52 0.00 0.92 -0.39 -0.24 2.92 P
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Date: Monday April 11, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 6 OF THE 2005 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 9 APR 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 60.6 0.83 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.59 0.24 1.44 -0.95 -0.16 0.21 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 60.7 0.45 0.84 8.00 98.3 0.61 0.00 1.42 -1.42 -0.23 1.87 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 59.0 0.21 0.64 8.00 96.0 0.57 0.00 1.09 -1.09 -0.71 2.03 P
KY 4 EASTERN 58.8 0.25 0.69 5.00 94.9 0.56 0.00 1.31 -1.31 -0.42 3.32 P
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Date: Monday April 4, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 57 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 2 APR 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 52.9 2.21 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.35 1.86 2.20 1.36 -0.09 0.46 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 52.6 2.72 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.36 2.36 2.73 1.86 0.46 2.45 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 50.4 2.41 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.32 2.09 2.09 1.80 0.29 2.83 P
KY 4 EASTERN 51.3 2.62 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.33 2.29 2.51 1.79 0.72 4.12 P
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Date: Monday March 28, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 56 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 26 MAR 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 49.4 1.10 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.26 0.78 0.84 0.62 -1.43 -0.09 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 47.9 0.83 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.24 0.59 0.87 0.09 -1.04 1.73 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 42.6 0.43 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.14 0.29 0.29 -0.16 -1.23 2.10 P
KY 4 EASTERN 44.8 0.38 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.18 0.20 0.72 -0.31 -0.64 3.14 P
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Date: Monday March 21, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 55 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 19 MAR 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 42.1 0.05 0.94 8.00 99.4 0.11 0.00 0.22 -0.50 -1.72 -0.07 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 41.5 0.20 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.11 0.09 0.78 -0.59 -0.91 1.97 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 38.9 0.29 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.07 0.22 0.45 -0.28 -1.06 2.53 P
KY 4 EASTERN 40.1 0.30 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.09 0.21 1.03 -0.61 -0.15 3.68 P
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Date: Monday March 14, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 54 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 12 MAR 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 42.3 0.59 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.11 0.48 0.72 -0.02 -1.21 0.51 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 40.5 0.80 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.09 0.71 1.37 0.05 -0.17 2.51 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 35.9 0.69 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.03 0.66 0.73 0.16 -0.70 3.01 P
KY 4 EASTERN 38.2 0.93 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.06 0.87 1.64 0.11 0.46 4.22 P
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Date: Monday March 7, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 53 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 5 MAR 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 39.0 0.32 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.06 0.26 0.74 -0.24 -0.83 0.74 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 37.8 0.68 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.05 0.63 1.32 -0.06 -0.29 2.64 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 34.3 0.54 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 0.53 0.57 0.03 -1.02 3.14 P
KY 4 EASTERN 35.0 1.09 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.02 1.07 1.53 0.57 -0.25 4.23 P
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Date: Monday February 28, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 52 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 26 FEB 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 42.9 0.59 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.11 0.48 1.00 -0.05 -0.86 1.10 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 41.7 0.78 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.10 0.68 1.39 -0.04 -0.68 2.89 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 38.9 0.42 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.07 0.35 0.57 -0.15 -1.35 3.30 P
KY 4 EASTERN 39.7 0.68 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.07 0.61 0.93 0.11 -1.40 4.11 P
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Date: Monday February 21, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 51 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 19 FEB 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 42.7 1.09 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.11 0.98 1.59 0.37 -0.53 1.66 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 42.0 0.81 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.10 0.71 1.26 0.16 -0.81 2.95 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 41.2 0.50 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.10 0.40 0.61 -0.10 -1.39 3.57 P
KY 4 EASTERN 43.0 0.36 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.12 0.24 0.33 -0.27 -1.76 3.95 P
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Date: Monday February 14, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 50 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 12 FEB 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 42.7 1.09 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.11 0.98 1.22 0.48 -1.28 1.60 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 42.0 0.81 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.10 0.71 1.10 0.21 -1.35 3.11 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 41.2 0.50 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.10 0.40 0.71 -0.10 -1.56 3.89 P
KY 4 EASTERN 43.0 0.36 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.12 0.24 0.60 -0.26 -1.69 4.47 P
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Date: Monday February 7, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 49 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 5 FEB 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 38.7 0.25 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.05 0.20 0.74 -0.33 -1.43 1.57 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 38.1 0.22 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.05 0.17 0.89 -0.55 -1.29 3.30 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 35.2 0.20 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.02 0.18 0.81 -0.45 -1.36 4.24 P
KY 4 EASTERN 37.0 0.15 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.04 0.11 0.86 -0.61 -1.08 5.01 P
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Date: Monday January 31, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 48 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 29 JAN 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 34.4 0.46 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 0.45 1.07 -0.16 0.19 1.99 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 32.1 0.76 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.76 1.44 0.08 0.59 3.78 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 27.0 0.49 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.49 1.26 -0.28 1.52 4.74 P
KY 4 EASTERN 27.5 0.79 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.79 1.47 0.11 0.96 5.65 P
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Date: Monday January 24, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 47 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 22 JAN 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 30.0 0.01 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.01 1.23 -1.21 0.46 2.31 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 27.7 0.03 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.03 1.36 -1.30 0.52 3.97 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 23.1 0.25 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.25 1.54 -1.02 1.54 5.08 P
KY 4 EASTERN 24.2 0.34 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.34 1.36 -0.67 0.36 5.81 P
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Date: Tuesday January 18, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 46 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 15 JAN 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 46.6 0.96 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.16 0.80 2.44 -0.83 2.29 2.87 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 47.5 1.02 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.18 0.84 2.66 -0.98 2.72 4.56 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 45.6 0.80 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.16 0.64 2.56 -1.28 3.19 5.57 P
KY 4 EASTERN 48.7 1.03 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.21 0.82 2.03 -0.37 1.03 6.31 F
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Date: Monday January 10, 2005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 45 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 8 JAN 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 48.7 2.51 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.19 2.32 3.26 1.36 1.87 2.96 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 49.7 2.81 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.22 2.59 3.65 1.55 2.26 4.77 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 48.9 3.41 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.21 3.20 3.84 2.56 2.87 5.80 F
KY 4 EASTERN 53.4 2.24 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.29 1.95 2.40 1.44 0.36 6.47 F
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Date: Monday January 3, 3005
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 44 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 1 JAN 2005
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 41.8 0.68 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.08 0.60 1.90 -0.71 1.56 2.54 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 41.7 0.54 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.09 0.45 2.10 -1.20 2.48 4.27 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 40.2 0.28 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.07 0.21 1.28 -0.87 1.41 4.92 P
KY 4 EASTERN 40.9 0.18 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.08 0.10 0.96 -0.75 1.23 5.75 P
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Date: Monday December 20, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 42 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 18 DEC 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 34.6 0.00 0.99 8.00 99.9 0.01 0.00 1.39 -1.39 2.09 2.19 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 34.0 0.00 0.99 8.00 99.9 0.01 0.00 1.91 -1.91 2.89 3.99 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 33.1 0.01 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.01 1.24 -1.21 1.94 4.95 P
KY 4 EASTERN 33.6 0.03 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.01 0.02 1.88 -1.82 3.35 6.43 P
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Date: Monday December 13, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 41 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 11 DEC 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 47.8 1.85 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.18 1.67 2.78 0.56 2.62 2.59 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 47.8 2.76 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.19 2.57 3.82 1.33 3.46 4.57 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 47.0 1.68 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.18 1.50 2.44 0.57 2.59 5.14 F
KY 4 EASTERN 47.5 2.71 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.18 2.53 3.70 1.38 3.87 6.80 F
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Date: Monday December 6, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 40 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 4 DEC 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 42.8 1.29 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.10 1.19 2.22 0.15 2.57 2.33 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 42.1 1.58 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.10 1.48 2.49 0.50 2.85 4.10 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 40.6 1.12 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.08 1.04 1.87 0.22 2.83 4.90 F
KY 4 EASTERN 41.4 1.78 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.09 1.69 2.32 1.08 2.49 6.25 F
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Date: Monday November 29, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 39 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 27 NOV 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 49.3 1.64 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.21 1.43 2.07 0.80 4.21 2.17 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 48.3 1.46 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.20 1.26 1.99 0.56 3.27 3.90 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 46.9 0.97 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.18 0.79 1.65 -0.06 3.64 4.78 F
KY 4 EASTERN 48.6 0.94 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.21 0.73 1.24 0.19 2.27 5.96 F
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Date: Monday November 22, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 38 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 20 NOV 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 52.4 0.53 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.28 0.25 1.26 -0.76 3.63 1.90 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 51.7 0.53 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.27 0.26 1.41 -0.85 2.78 3.60 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 51.3 0.69 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.27 0.42 1.71 -0.83 3.45 4.79 F
KY 4 EASTERN 49.5 0.41 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.23 0.18 1.04 -0.63 2.34 5.73 P
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Date: Monday November 15, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 37 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 13 NOV 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 51.2 1.36 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.26 0.49 2.02 0.15 5.18 1.92 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 50.3 1.53 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.25 1.28 2.26 0.37 4.55 3.67 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 46.6 1.55 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.19 1.36 2.54 0.25 6.84 4.82 F
KY 4 EASTERN 46.3 0.94 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.17 0.77 1.67 -0.06 4.52 5.91 F
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Date: Monday November 8, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 36 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 6 NOV 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 58.5 2.90 1.00 7.39 93.2 0.43 0.00 1.87 1.71 5.23 1.64 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 57.7 1.75 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.42 0.84 1.89 0.82 4.46 3.37 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 54.5 1.72 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.36 1.36 2.29 0.54 6.43 4.47 F
KY 4 EASTERN 56.0 1.38 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.38 1.00 1.73 0.40 4.72 5.81 F
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Date: Monday November 1, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 35 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 30 OCT 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 67.0 0.86 1.00 4.92 65.8 0.68 0.00 0.16 -0.16 2.02 0.85 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 65.9 0.84 1.00 7.51 94.6 0.66 0.00 1.07 -0.59 2.50 3.00 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.4 0.66 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.57 0.09 1.75 -1.37 4.26 4.05 F
KY 4 EASTERN 61.6 0.84 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.54 0.30 1.33 -0.52 3.07 5.56 F
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Date: Monday October 25, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 34 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 23 OCT 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 61.8 1.88 1.00 4.74 63.7 0.54 0.00 0.32 0.66 1.18 0.80 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 60.2 2.16 1.00 7.33 92.5 0.51 0.00 1.66 0.95 1.73 2.98 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 55.8 3.45 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.41 1.27 3.12 2.41 3.52 4.08 F
KY 4 EASTERN 57.3 2.05 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.44 0.90 1.85 1.09 2.53 5.54 F
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Date: Monday October 18, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.36 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 33 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 16 OCT 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 58.1 1.45 1.00 3.65 51.6 0.45 0.00 -0.23 0.93 -0.85 -0.63 P 0.36
KY 2 CENTRAL 57.6 1.54 1.00 5.98 77.5 0.45 0.00 0.80 0.87 -0.46 2.38 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 54.3 1.22 0.84 6.77 84.5 0.38 0.00 0.79 0.70 -0.49 2.90 P
KY 4 EASTERN 53.8 1.04 0.68 4.61 88.2 0.36 0.00 0.79 0.05 -0.16 5.39 P
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Date: Monday October 11, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.21 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 32 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 9 OCT 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 61.9 0.00 0.00 3.65 40.6 0.57 0.00 -1.16 -0.17 -2.12 -0.98 F 1.21
KY 2 CENTRAL 61.2 0.01 0.00 5.89 65.5 0.57 0.00 -0.07 -0.21 -0.46 1.67 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 58.5 0.00 0.00 6.77 75.2 0.50 0.00 0.09 -0.18 -0.01 2.28 P
KY 4 EASTERN 57.8 0.01 0.00 4.61 76.9 0.48 0.00 0.74 -0.70 3.06 4.91 P
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Date: Monday October 4, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.17 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 31 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 2 OCT 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 64.4 0.08 0.00 3.90 43.3 0.67 0.00 -0.99 -0.16 -2.17 -0.73 P 1.17
KY 2 CENTRAL 64.4 0.15 0.00 6.28 69.8 0.68 0.00 0.14 -0.34 -0.23 2.13 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 61.7 0.10 0.00 7.17 79.7 0.61 0.00 0.27 -0.51 0.79 2.72 P
KY 4 EASTERN 63.3 0.41 0.00 5.00 83.3 0.65 0.00 1.44 -1.05 6.92 5.37 P
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Date: Monday September 27, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 30 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 25 SEP 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 68.6 0.00 0.00 4.17 46.3 0.82 0.00 -0.83 -0.41 -1.98 -0.39 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 68.4 0.00 0.00 6.67 74.1 0.83 0.00 0.48 -0.49 0.34 2.52 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 66.7 0.00 0.21 7.42 84.8 0.78 0.00 0.78 -0.49 1.07 3.11 P
KY 4 EASTERN 66.0 0.00 0.24 5.00 87.4 0.76 0.00 2.49 -2.01 6.93 5.55 P
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Date: Monday September 20, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 29 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 18 SEP 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 72.5 0.34 0.00 4.59 51.1 0.99 0.00 -0.42 -0.19 -0.56 0.04 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 71.5 1.73 0.77 6.71 83.1 0.96 0.00 0.97 0.71 1.40 3.02 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 69.0 1.87 0.99 7.42 93.5 0.88 0.00 1.27 0.94 2.04 3.62 F
KY 4 EASTERN 68.1 3.78 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.85 2.93 4.50 1.97 7.50 6.12 F
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Date: Monday September 13, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 28 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 11 SEP 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 72.8 0.02 0.00 5.00 55.5 1.02 0.00 -0.22 -0.42 0.03 0.22 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 72.4 0.34 0.00 6.57 73.0 1.01 0.00 0.23 -0.16 0.55 2.48 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 70.2 0.88 0.00 7.42 82.4 0.94 0.00 0.33 0.04 0.57 3.22 P
KY 4 EASTERN 70.7 3.31 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.96 1.12 2.63 2.32 3.27 4.92 F
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Date: Tuesday September 7, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 27 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 4 SEP 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 73.7 0.29 0.00 5.62 62.4 1.08 0.00 0.20 -0.29 0.18 0.66 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 72.8 0.76 0.00 7.10 78.9 1.05 0.00 0.39 -0.04 0.51 2.79 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 71.1 0.47 0.00 7.47 83.0 0.99 0.00 0.29 -0.06 -0.25 3.04 P
KY 4 EASTERN 71.2 0.55 0.00 4.77 79.5 1.00 0.00 0.31 -0.04 0.10 3.78 P
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Date: Monday August 30, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 26 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 28 AUG 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.2 1.47 0.27 5.96 69.2 1.20 0.00 0.49 0.38 0.83 0.45 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 76.0 1.16 0.00 7.34 81.5 1.20 0.00 0.43 0.09 0.45 2.64 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 74.5 1.02 0.00 7.92 88.0 1.15 0.00 0.35 0.06 0.49 2.92 P
KY 4 EASTERN 74.2 0.73 0.18 5.00 86.3 1.14 0.00 0.36 0.06 0.57 3.70 P
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Date: Monday August 23, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 25 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 21 AUG 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 71.9 0.85 0.00 5.96 66.2 1.04 0.00 0.11 0.11 0.25 -0.01 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 71.6 0.90 0.00 7.37 81.9 1.04 0.00 0.34 0.01 1.29 2.49 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 69.8 0.69 0.04 8.00 89.4 0.99 0.00 0.29 -0.17 1.53 2.75 P
KY 4 EASTERN 70.2 0.66 0.59 5.00 93.2 1.01 0.00 0.30 -0.06 2.14 3.81 P
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Date: Monday August 16, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 24 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 14 AUG 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 69.2 0.10 0.00 6.09 67.7 0.95 0.00 0.00 -0.22 -0.18 -0.13 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 69.0 0.28 0.00 7.49 83.3 0.96 0.00 0.33 -0.43 1.02 2.38 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 66.0 0.20 0.34 8.00 92.7 0.86 0.00 0.46 -0.48 1.59 2.81 P
KY 4 EASTERN 67.0 0.84 0.94 5.00 99.0 0.90 0.00 0.36 -0.47 1.85 3.94 F
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Date: Monday August 09, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 23 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 7 AUG 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 74.7 1.11 0.00 6.73 74.8 1.20 0.00 0.22 0.11 0.31 0.20 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 75.1 0.91 0.68 7.49 90.8 1.23 0.00 0.76 -0.41 1.78 2.70 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 71.0 1.30 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.07 0.21 0.94 -0.20 2.67 3.24 F
KY 4 EASTERN 71.4 1.17 1.00 5.00 100.0 1.09 0.04 0.83 -0.39 1.72 3.97 F
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Date: Monday August 2, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 22 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 31 JUL 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 71.9 0.94 0.00 6.80 75.6 1.10 0.00 0.11 0.07 0.55 0.01 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 73.4 2.25 1.00 7.49 94.3 1.17 0.00 1.17 1.02 1.96 2.74 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 69.2 2.05 1.00 7.98 99.8 1.01 0.00 1.14 1.01 2.64 3.13 F
KY 4 EASTERN 71.0 2.30 1.00 4.96 99.3 1.09 0.00 1.22 1.14 1.72 3.95 F
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Date: Monday July 26, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 21 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 24 JUL 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.6 0.65 0.00 6.92 76.9 1.32 0.00 0.04 -0.09 0.15 -0.09 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 76.6 1.00 0.00 7.41 82.3 1.33 0.00 0.15 -0.15 0.29 2.16 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.4 1.02 0.32 7.62 88.3 1.16 0.00 0.13 -0.21 0.69 2.74 P
KY 4 EASTERN 71.6 0.68 0.00 4.75 79.1 1.13 0.00 0.08 -0.06 -0.43 3.28 P
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Date: Monday July 19, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 20 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 17 JUL 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 77.4 0.91 0.00 7.48 83.1 1.37 0.00 0.13 -0.13 -0.11 0.24 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 76.7 1.57 0.23 7.49 85.7 1.34 0.00 0.30 0.25 0.05 2.28 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 73.7 1.51 0.46 7.62 89.7 1.22 0.00 0.35 0.15 0.22 2.80 P
KY 4 EASTERN 73.6 1.03 0.16 5.00 86.0 1.23 0.00 0.14 0.02 0.49 3.56 P
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Date: Monday July 12, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 19 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 10 JUL 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 77.2 1.52 0.15 7.75 87.8 1.37 0.00 0.26 0.20 0.23 0.27 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 77.4 1.37 0.00 7.49 83.2 1.39 0.00 0.05 0.07 -0.63 2.00 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 75.2 1.47 0.17 7.62 86.6 1.30 0.00 0.20 0.20 -0.42 2.32 P
KY 4 EASTERN 75.4 1.33 0.36 5.00 89.3 1.32 0.00 0.12 -0.28 0.72 3.64 P
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Date: Tuesday July 6, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 18 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 3 JUL 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 74.4 0.71 0.00 7.74 86.0 1.25 0.00 0.06 -0.03 -0.32 -0.15 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.7 0.60 0.00 7.50 83.4 1.27 0.00 -0.02 -0.25 -1.03 1.88 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 71.9 0.46 0.00 7.62 84.6 1.16 0.00 -0.01 -0.30 -0.97 1.99 P
KY 4 EASTERN 71.3 0.55 0.35 5.00 89.2 1.15 0.00 0.40 -0.48 -0.17 3.53 P
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Date: Monday June 28, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 17 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 26 JUN 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 71.9 0.39 0.25 8.00 91.7 1.14 0.00 0.09 -0.23 0.29 -0.01 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 73.0 0.78 0.11 8.00 90.1 1.20 0.00 0.23 -0.49 0.34 2.27 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 69.2 0.59 0.27 8.00 91.9 1.05 0.00 0.29 -0.49 1.39 2.47 P
KY 4 EASTERN 68.7 1.34 0.95 5.00 99.2 1.04 0.00 0.88 -0.21 3.16 3.98 F
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Date: Monday June 21, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 16 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 19 JUN 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 77.2 1.56 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.38 0.08 0.32 -0.30 1.13 0.31 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 77.1 1.09 0.53 8.00 94.8 1.38 0.00 0.72 -0.65 2.97 2.55 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 74.8 1.14 0.73 8.00 97.0 1.29 0.00 0.78 -0.71 3.81 2.80 P
KY 4 EASTERN 73.9 1.37 0.65 5.00 94.1 1.26 0.00 1.09 -0.82 5.06 3.77 P
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Date: Monday June 14, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 15 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 12 JUN 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 77.2 1.28 0.90 8.00 98.9 1.38 0.00 0.62 -0.57 -0.25 0.12 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 76.6 1.17 0.82 8.00 98.0 1.35 0.00 1.37 -1.32 2.41 2.76 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 73.2 1.10 0.88 8.00 98.7 1.22 0.00 1.49 -1.44 3.53 2.91 P
KY 4 EASTERN 72.4 0.73 0.54 5.00 92.3 1.19 0.00 1.91 -1.85 4.42 3.70 P
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Date: Monday June 7, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 14 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 5 JUN 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 71.2 1.69 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.10 0.39 1.19 0.03 0.66 0.17 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 70.8 2.22 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.09 1.13 2.69 -0.41 3.02 2.97 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 65.7 2.68 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.90 1.78 2.93 0.65 3.45 3.16 P
KY 4 EASTERN 65.2 3.42 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.88 2.54 3.76 1.32 4.28 4.17 F
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Date: Tuesday June 1, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 13 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 29 MAY 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 74.3 1.99 0.80 8.00 97.8 1.22 0.00 1.16 0.22 -0.42 -0.09 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 73.9 4.10 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.21 2.33 3.10 2.37 1.37 2.74 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 70.7 3.36 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.09 2.05 2.28 2.26 1.09 2.01 P
KY 4 EASTERN 70.6 3.54 1.00 5.00 100.0 1.10 1.95 2.44 2.43 1.10 2.55 P
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Date: Monday May 24, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 12 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 22 MAY 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 74.1 0.23 0.03 8.00 89.2 1.20 0.00 0.93 -0.93 -0.37 -0.33 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 73.5 0.62 0.44 8.00 93.8 1.18 0.00 0.73 -0.72 -0.43 1.01 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.1 1.15 0.77 8.00 97.5 1.14 0.00 0.02 -0.46 -0.56 0.65 P
KY 4 EASTERN 71.6 1.11 0.51 5.00 91.9 1.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.53 0.92 P
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Date: Monday May 17, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 11 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 15 MAY 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 70.9 2.38 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.05 1.02 1.86 0.80 1.86 0.45 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 70.4 1.87 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.04 0.36 1.45 0.20 1.39 1.56 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 69.8 1.15 0.76 8.00 97.4 1.03 0.00 0.48 -0.38 -0.05 0.84 P
KY 4 EASTERN 70.7 0.74 0.53 5.00 92.1 1.07 0.00 0.00 -0.26 -1.78 1.19 P
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Date: Monday May 10, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 10 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 8 MAY 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 63.1 0.42 0.69 8.00 96.6 0.73 0.00 1.06 -1.05 1.10 -0.15 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 61.3 0.21 0.53 8.00 94.8 0.68 0.00 1.25 -1.26 2.08 1.33 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 58.9 0.26 0.64 8.00 96.0 0.62 0.00 0.86 -0.86 0.96 1.02 P
KY 4 EASTERN 59.6 0.49 0.86 5.00 97.6 0.63 0.00 0.26 -0.50 0.15 1.74 P
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Date: Monday May 3, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 9 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 1 MAY 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 62.6 1.70 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.70 1.00 2.11 -0.11 0.63 0.33 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 62.0 1.85 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.69 1.16 2.51 -0.18 1.70 1.95 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 58.7 1.54 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.60 0.94 1.72 0.17 0.57 1.59 P
KY 4 EASTERN 58.7 1.00 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.59 0.41 0.76 -0.09 -0.50 2.21 P
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Date: Monday April 26, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 8 OF THE 2004 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 24 APR 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 67.6 2.62 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.87 1.75 2.22 1.25 -0.26 0.03 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 66.4 2.53 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.83 1.70 2.69 0.71 0.72 1.56 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.1 1.51 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.70 0.81 1.55 0.08 -0.03 1.28 P
KY 4 EASTERN 62.9 0.75 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.72 0.03 0.85 -0.79 -0.31 2.28 P
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Date: Monday April 19, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.63 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 59 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 17 APR 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 54.0 1.38 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.40 0.60 0.97 0.97 -2.10 -0.63 P 0.63
KY 2 CENTRAL 53.5 2.39 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.40 1.58 1.98 1.80 -1.33 0.92 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 51.4 1.84 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.36 1.18 1.47 1.22 -1.30 1.11 P
KY 4 EASTERN 52.6 2.00 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.39 1.27 1.64 1.10 -0.95 2.82 P
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Date: Monday April 12, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 2.06 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 58 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 10 APR 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 54.9 0.04 0.62 8.00 95.8 0.42 0.00 0.00 -0.39 -2.22 -0.75 P 2.06
KY 2 CENTRAL 54.9 0.02 0.59 8.00 95.4 0.43 0.00 0.18 -0.50 -2.41 0.20 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 50.7 0.03 0.70 8.00 96.6 0.33 0.00 0.25 -0.50 -2.26 0.61 P
KY 4 EASTERN 51.6 0.01 0.66 5.00 94.3 0.35 0.00 0.54 -0.54 -1.99 2.11 P
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Date: Monday April 5, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 57 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 3 APR 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 52.8 0.68 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.35 0.00 0.39 -0.19 -2.04 -0.08 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 53.3 0.90 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.38 0.12 0.68 0.01 -2.18 0.97 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 50.9 1.08 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.33 0.54 0.75 0.23 -2.00 1.40 P
KY 4 EASTERN 51.2 1.24 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.33 0.65 1.08 0.40 -1.70 3.00 P
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Date: Monday March 29, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 56 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 27 MAR 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 54.2 0.08 0.70 8.00 96.7 0.38 0.00 0.58 -0.57 -1.03 0.28 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 55.2 0.03 0.61 8.00 95.6 0.42 0.00 0.67 -0.67 -0.78 1.25 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 50.5 0.10 0.79 8.00 97.6 0.31 0.00 0.52 -0.51 -0.70 1.51 P
KY 4 EASTERN 50.1 0.02 0.72 5.00 95.4 0.30 0.00 0.68 -0.67 -0.26 2.97 P
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Date: Monday March 22, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 55 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 20 MAR 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 50.5 1.21 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.28 0.87 1.15 0.43 -0.77 1.00 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 49.9 1.12 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.28 0.76 1.34 0.34 -0.41 2.10 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 44.0 0.74 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.16 0.55 1.03 0.08 -0.44 2.30 P
KY 4 EASTERN 44.4 0.95 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.16 0.79 1.35 0.23 0.12 3.87 P
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Date: Monday March 15, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 54 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 13 MAR 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 42.9 0.06 0.94 8.00 99.3 0.12 0.00 0.72 -0.71 -1.65 0.97 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 42.3 0.04 0.92 8.00 99.1 0.12 0.00 1.00 -1.00 -1.15 2.15 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 37.8 0.03 0.97 8.00 99.7 0.06 0.00 0.95 -0.95 -0.97 2.46 P
KY 4 EASTERN 39.4 0.08 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.07 0.01 1.12 -1.11 -0.68 3.95 P
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Date: Monday March 8, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 53 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 6 MAR 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 55.8 1.83 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.40 1.29 1.43 1.25 -1.47 1.57 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 55.8 2.41 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.41 1.91 2.00 1.58 -1.03 2.82 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 52.3 2.24 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.34 1.82 1.90 1.78 -0.93 3.11 P
KY 4 EASTERN 53.1 2.54 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.35 2.19 2.23 1.69 -0.66 4.67 P
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Date: Monday March 1, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 52 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 28 FEB 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 42.3 0.03 0.86 8.00 98.4 0.10 0.00 0.18 -0.50 -1.05 1.17 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 42.1 0.04 0.91 8.00 99.0 0.11 0.00 0.42 -0.50 -0.34 2.10 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 40.3 0.01 0.92 8.00 99.1 0.09 0.00 0.12 -0.50 -1.09 2.28 P
KY 4 EASTERN 39.9 0.10 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.08 0.02 0.54 -0.50 0.37 3.60 P
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 51 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 21 FEB 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 40.3 0.00 0.93 8.00 99.2 0.07 0.00 0.69 -0.69 -0.49 1.32 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 39.9 0.05 0.98 8.00 99.7 0.07 0.00 0.93 -0.93 0.26 2.62 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 36.5 0.04 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.04 0.00 0.62 -0.61 -0.36 2.90 P
KY 4 EASTERN 37.6 0.12 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.04 0.08 1.04 -0.88 0.92 4.25 P
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Date: Monday February 16, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 50 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 14 FEB 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 34.9 0.11 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 0.10 1.37 -1.17 -0.26 1.91 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 34.7 0.06 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 0.05 1.85 -1.75 0.41 3.20 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 31.4 0.01 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.01 1.23 -1.21 -0.27 3.48 P
KY 4 EASTERN 34.5 0.04 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.01 0.03 1.92 -1.87 1.15 4.90 P
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Date: Monday February 9, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 49 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 7 FEB 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 34.4 1.93 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 1.92 2.54 1.29 0.14 2.45 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 34.6 2.89 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 2.88 3.60 2.15 0.83 3.75 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 32.9 1.78 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 1.78 2.43 1.13 0.10 4.10 P
KY 4 EASTERN 34.3 3.18 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.01 3.17 3.79 2.55 1.82 5.60 F
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Date: Monday February 2, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 48 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 31 JAN 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 27.7 0.69 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.69 1.25 0.13 -0.71 2.21 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 28.6 0.86 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.86 1.45 0.27 -0.62 3.22 P
KY 3 BLUE GRASS 22.6 0.81 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.81 1.31 0.31 -0.44 3.63 P
KY 4 EASTERN 25.8 0.61 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.61 1.25 -0.02 -0.44 4.40 P
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Date: Monday January 26, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 47 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 24 JAN 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 30.2 0.34 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.34 1.12 -0.43 -0.05 2.38 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 29.3 0.30 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.30 1.18 -0.58 0.34 3.35 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 25.8 0.19 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.19 1.00 -0.61 0.71 3.75 P
KY 4 EASTERN 25.6 0.37 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.37 1.27 -0.52 1.01 4.66 P
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Date: Monday January 19, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 46 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 17 JAN 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 38.5 0.74 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.04 0.70 1.55 -0.15 0.42 2.76 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 37.7 0.71 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.04 0.67 1.76 -0.42 0.87 3.78 P
KY 3 BLUE GRASS 32.3 0.46 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.46 1.61 -0.69 1.35 4.26 P
KY 4 EASTERN 32.8 0.68 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.68 1.79 -0.44 1.34 5.11 P
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Date: Monday January 12, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 45 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 10 JAN 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 32.4 0.71 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.71 1.70 -0.28 0.35 2.93 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 32.1 0.84 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.84 2.18 -0.50 1.09 4.02 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 28.5 1.07 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 1.07 2.30 -0.14 1.84 4.58 F
KY 4 EASTERN 31.1 0.97 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.97 2.23 -0.28 1.71 5.32 F
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Date: Monday January 5, 2004
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 44 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 3 JAN 2004
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 48.9 1.59 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.19 1.40 1.98 0.82 0.46 3.07 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 49.0 2.14 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.21 1.93 2.68 1.19 1.53 4.11 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 47.5 2.01 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.19 1.82 2.44 1.19 1.93 4.56 F
KY 4 EASTERN 47.9 2.02 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.19 1.83 2.51 1.14 1.95 5.36 F
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Date: Monday December 29, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 43 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 27 DEC 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 39.5 0.71 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.05 0.66 1.16 0.15 -0.14 2.83 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 38.6 0.72 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.05 0.67 1.49 -0.15 0.61 3.87 P
KY 3 BLUE GRASS 35.7 0.52 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.02 0.50 1.25 -0.24 0.90 4.23 P
KY 4 EASTERN 35.6 0.50 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.02 0.48 1.37 -0.40 0.88 4.98 P
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Date: Monday December 22, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 42 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 20 DEC 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 35.7 0.33 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.02 0.31 1.01 -0.38 1.24 2.82 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 34.3 0.64 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 0.63 1.64 -0.37 1.79 3.98 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 30.7 0.61 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.61 1.50 -0.26 2.13 4.43 F
KY 4 EASTERN 32.3 0.80 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.80 1.77 -0.16 1.86 5.28 F
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Date: Monday December 15, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 41 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 13 DEC 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 39.3 0.58 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.05 0.53 1.39 -0.32 1.83 3.08 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 38.3 1.10 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.05 1.05 2.01 0.11 2.40 4.07 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS M 36.3 0.91 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.03 0.88 1.76 0.02 2.39 4.48 F
KY 4 EASTERN 36.1 1.01 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.02 0.99 1.93 0.07 2.79 5.33 F
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Date: Monday December 8, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 40 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 6 DEC 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 41.5 0.41 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.08 0.33 1.71 -1.02 2.63 3.10 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 40.9 0.63 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.08 0.55 1.90 -0.78 3.10 4.02 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 38.4 0.58 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.05 0.53 1.74 -0.66 3.62 4.42 F
KY 4 EASTERN 37.4 0.67 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.04 0.63 1.87 -0.57 3.68 5.29 F
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Date: Monday December 1, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 39 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 29 NOV 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 43.7 2.21 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.11 2.10 2.80 1.44 2.86 3.55 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 44.0 1.91 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.13 1.78 2.68 0.93 3.45 4.41 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 42.9 1.68 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.12 1.56 2.40 0.76 4.19 4.88 F
KY 4 EASTERN 42.4 1.26 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.10 1.16 2.45 -0.09 4.92 5.75 F
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Date: Monday November 24, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 38 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 22 NOV 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 57.3 1.12 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.38 0.54 1.36 0.19 1.14 3.14 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 56.6 1.35 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.38 0.97 1.75 0.26 2.36 4.10 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 53.1 0.92 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.31 0.61 1.64 -0.36 3.36 4.57 F
KY 4 EASTERN 51.5 1.65 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.27 1.38 2.54 0.27 5.14 5.60 F
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Date: Monday November 17, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 37 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 15 NOV 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 49.5 1.34 1.00 7.80 97.8 0.22 0.00 1.17 0.99 1.55 3.06 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 48.5 1.56 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.21 1.35 1.49 0.99 2.07 3.97 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 44.9 1.96 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.15 1.81 2.00 1.26 3.20 4.53 F
KY 4 EASTERN 45.8 1.58 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.16 1.42 2.27 0.62 3.69 5.32 F
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Date: Monday November 10, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 36 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 8 NOV 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 56.4 0.29 0.68 7.00 85.4 0.38 0.00 0.18 -0.20 1.16 2.66 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 56.3 0.69 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.39 0.26 0.50 0.17 1.11 3.67 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 54.4 0.92 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.35 0.57 0.74 0.26 1.73 4.02 F
KY 4 EASTERN 54.9 1.57 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.36 1.21 1.65 0.68 2.77 4.96 F
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Date: Monday November 3, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 35 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 1 NOV 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 56.6 0.16 0.77 7.00 86.3 0.39 0.00 0.38 -0.55 1.09 2.85 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 56.7 0.49 0.96 8.00 99.6 0.41 0.00 0.33 -0.25 0.44 3.67 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 54.6 0.64 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.37 0.11 0.48 0.13 0.59 3.90 F
KY 4 EASTERN 54.0 1.13 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.35 0.25 0.97 0.72 0.86 4.60 F
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Date: Monday October 27, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 34 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 25 OCT 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 61.6 1.31 1.00 7.00 88.9 0.54 0.00 0.93 0.28 1.16 3.10 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 60.5 0.81 0.88 8.00 98.7 0.52 0.00 0.58 -0.05 0.22 3.72 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 55.6 0.51 0.84 8.00 98.2 0.40 0.00 0.35 -0.25 0.27 3.87 F
KY 4 EASTERN 53.2 0.04 0.47 5.00 91.2 0.34 0.00 0.25 -0.40 -0.12 4.26 P
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Date: Monday October 20, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 33 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 18 OCT 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 58.5 0.94 0.95 6.49 82.6 0.46 0.00 0.68 0.33 1.80 2.83 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 56.9 0.65 0.59 8.00 95.4 0.43 0.00 0.62 -0.37 2.32 3.56 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 54.7 0.72 0.72 8.00 96.9 0.39 0.00 0.59 -0.24 2.48 3.88 P
KY 4 EASTERN 55.2 0.77 0.78 5.00 96.3 0.39 0.00 0.65 0.21 2.09 4.40 F
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Date: Monday October 13, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 32 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 11 OCT 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 64.2 0.29 0.47 6.49 77.3 0.64 0.00 0.35 -0.50 0.71 2.55 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 62.7 0.12 0.37 8.00 93.0 0.61 0.00 0.99 -0.64 1.80 3.47 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.6 0.05 0.39 8.00 93.3 0.62 0.00 0.83 -0.51 1.70 3.63 P
KY 4 EASTERN 60.6 0.03 0.40 5.00 90.0 0.55 0.00 0.44 -0.51 1.19 4.12 P
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Date: Monday October 6, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 31 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 4 OCT 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 53.8 0.18 0.82 6.50 81.4 0.36 0.00 0.85 -0.54 0.57 2.80 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 52.8 0.21 0.86 8.00 98.5 0.35 0.00 1.63 -1.27 1.73 3.94 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 50.2 0.26 0.96 8.00 99.6 0.30 0.00 1.35 -1.06 1.59 4.12 P
KY 4 EASTERN 49.6 0.19 0.92 5.00 98.6 0.27 0.00 0.95 -0.64 1.08 4.52 P
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Date: Monday September 29, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 30 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 27 SEP 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 66.4 2.09 1.00 6.50 83.3 0.74 0.00 1.39 0.84 3.16 2.96 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 65.7 3.10 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.73 1.02 2.90 1.78 4.95 4.12 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.8 2.67 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.65 0.64 2.41 1.44 4.88 4.21 F
KY 4 EASTERN 64.2 2.03 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.69 0.06 1.59 0.91 3.86 4.63 F
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Date: Monday September 22, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 29 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 20 SEP 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 68.1 0.02 0.00 6.14 68.2 0.82 0.00 0.55 -0.80 2.41 2.14 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 67.4 0.30 0.00 7.65 85.0 0.81 0.00 1.12 -0.78 2.91 3.17 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 64.7 0.19 0.00 7.62 84.6 0.73 0.00 0.97 -0.75 3.08 3.18 P
KY 4 EASTERN 64.6 0.19 0.00 4.71 78.5 0.72 0.00 0.68 -0.63 2.16 3.68 P
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Date: Monday September 15, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 28 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 13 SEP 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 72.1 0.14 0.15 6.62 75.2 0.99 0.00 1.35 -0.62 3.19 2.59 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 71.1 0.08 0.12 8.00 90.2 0.96 0.00 1.90 -1.24 3.28 3.45 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 68.9 0.00 0.11 8.00 90.1 0.89 0.00 1.72 -1.22 3.36 3.52 P
KY 4 EASTERN 67.0 0.02 0.19 5.00 86.6 0.83 0.00 1.31 -0.81 2.22 4.03 P
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Date: Monday September 8, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 27 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 6 SEP 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 73.9 3.13 1.00 6.62 84.6 1.08 0.00 1.97 1.55 3.06 2.94 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 72.9 3.75 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.05 1.13 3.14 2.66 3.62 3.88 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 69.8 3.45 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.94 1.61 2.94 2.43 3.99 4.05 F
KY 4 EASTERN 70.1 2.80 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.96 0.65 2.12 1.81 2.53 4.56 F
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Date: Monday September 2, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 26 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 30 AUG 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 78.7 1.54 0.23 5.34 61.9 1.31 0.00 0.42 0.36 0.19 2.13 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 77.9 1.16 0.00 7.43 82.6 1.27 0.00 0.48 0.06 0.63 2.88 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 76.3 1.30 0.26 7.84 89.9 1.21 0.00 0.51 0.14 1.35 3.00 F
KY 4 EASTERN 75.4 1.00 0.00 4.81 80.2 1.19 0.00 0.31 -0.08 1.32 3.63 P
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Date: Monday August 25, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 25 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 23 AUG 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 79.4 1.06 0.00 5.34 59.4 1.36 0.00 0.06 0.09 1.33 1.34 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 78.9 0.89 0.00 7.53 83.7 1.34 0.00 0.42 -0.16 1.98 2.81 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 75.5 0.70 0.17 7.84 89.0 1.21 0.00 0.37 0.05 1.79 2.80 P
KY 4 EASTERN 74.2 0.61 0.00 4.97 82.9 1.16 0.00 0.39 -0.48 2.17 3.56 P
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Date: Monday August 18, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 24 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 16 AUG 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 77.2 0.30 0.00 5.53 61.4 1.29 0.00 -0.03 -0.70 0.99 1.25 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 76.7 0.70 0.22 7.73 88.3 1.27 0.00 0.58 -0.41 2.20 2.80 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 75.4 0.90 0.68 7.84 94.6 1.22 0.00 0.32 -0.42 2.00 2.96 F
KY 4 EASTERN 74.9 0.74 0.52 5.00 92.1 1.22 0.00 0.87 -0.51 2.40 3.84 P
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Date: Monday August 11, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 23 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 9 AUG 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 75.1 0.43 0.21 6.05 69.6 1.22 0.00 0.67 -0.30 1.07 1.64 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.6 0.99 0.79 7.72 94.5 1.20 0.00 0.99 -0.57 1.78 2.93 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.1 1.49 1.00 7.84 98.2 1.11 0.00 0.75 -0.06 1.66 3.03 F
KY 4 EASTERN 71.9 2.09 1.00 5.00 100.0 1.11 0.64 1.38 0.53 2.30 4.20 F
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Date: Monday August 4, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 22 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 2 AUG 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 77.1 2.83 1.00 6.05 78.3 1.32 0.00 0.97 1.42 0.88 1.89 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 76.4 2.85 1.00 7.72 96.9 1.30 0.00 1.56 1.37 2.18 2.94 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 74.4 1.94 1.00 7.46 94.0 1.22 0.00 0.81 0.69 2.58 2.86 F
KY 4 EASTERN 73.7 1.98 1.00 4.66 94.3 1.20 0.00 0.85 0.75 2.51 3.82 F
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Date: Monday July 28, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 21 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 26 JUL 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 74.6 0.79 0.00 5.54 61.5 1.23 0.00 -0.45 0.03 -1.45 0.65 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 73.6 1.34 0.15 7.02 79.7 1.19 0.00 0.19 0.21 -0.32 2.08 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 71.0 1.01 0.36 7.38 86.0 1.10 0.00 0.12 -0.45 0.50 2.44 P
KY 4 EASTERN 70.5 0.92 0.33 4.55 81.3 1.08 0.00 0.10 -0.41 0.55 3.36 P
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Date: Monday July 21, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 20 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 19 JUL 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 77.0 0.58 0.00 5.82 64.7 1.35 0.00 -0.48 -0.18 -1.62 0.73 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 76.7 0.52 0.00 7.02 78.0 1.34 0.00 -0.02 -0.35 -1.04 1.98 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 73.2 0.65 0.45 7.37 86.9 1.20 0.00 0.57 -0.46 -0.31 2.34 P
KY 4 EASTERN 72.6 0.68 0.49 4.56 84.2 1.19 0.00 0.51 -0.43 -0.28 3.44 P
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Date: Monday July 14, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 19 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 12 JUL 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 79.0 0.60 0.00 6.37 70.8 1.46 0.00 -0.30 -0.20 -1.68 1.06 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 77.9 1.74 0.33 7.43 86.2 1.41 0.00 0.33 0.35 -0.24 2.41 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 77.2 2.57 1.00 7.37 93.0 1.39 0.00 1.03 1.12 0.13 2.69 P
KY 4 EASTERN 75.8 2.47 1.00 4.56 92.7 1.34 0.00 0.94 0.62 1.66 3.81 P
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Date: Monday July 7, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
The latest Palmer Drought Index continued to indicate surplus moisture across
the state for hydrological purposes including drinking water...but that a
decrease in moisture had occurred statewide...especially in West and Bluegrass areas
of the state. The Crop Moisture Index, on the other hand, showed a significant
decrease in soil moisture for agricultural purposes in West, Central and
Bluegrass areas. Only the Eastern climate area showed "Favorable soil moisture
and crop growth and Fieldwork." K. Thomas Priddy
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 18 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 5 JUL 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.9 0.46 0.00 7.04 78.3 1.36 0.00 -0.10 -0.45 0.23 1.44 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 76.2 0.24 0.00 7.43 82.6 1.34 0.00 -0.02 -0.60 -0.01 2.06 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 75.8 0.19 0.00 7.19 79.9 1.33 0.00 -0.09 -0.29 -0.92 1.48 P
KY 4 EASTERN 74.3 0.42 0.00 4.43 73.8 1.28 0.00 0.32 -0.67 0.84 2.66 P
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Date: Monday June 30, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 17 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 28 JUN 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 72.8 0.64 0.00 7.83 87.0 1.18 0.00 0.35 -0.50 0.33 1.89 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 72.9 0.65 0.46 8.00 94.0 1.19 0.00 0.58 -0.49 1.81 2.74 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 70.8 0.36 0.23 8.00 91.5 1.12 0.00 0.20 -0.49 1.52 2.32 P
KY 4 EASTERN 70.2 0.27 0.17 5.00 86.1 1.10 0.00 0.99 -0.90 3.07 3.36 P
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Date: Monday June 16, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 15 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 14 JUN 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 72.3 2.79 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.15 0.69 1.62 1.54 -0.09 2.58 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 71.9 2.01 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.14 0.87 1.62 0.14 0.71 3.06 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 70.2 1.58 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.09 0.49 1.32 -0.29 1.42 2.92 F
KY 4 EASTERN 70.2 1.78 1.00 5.00 100.0 1.10 0.68 1.48 -0.05 1.97 3.65 F
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Date: Monday June 9, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 14 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 7 JUN 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 66.1 0.60 0.00 7.98 88.7 0.88 0.00 0.07 -0.50 -1.43 1.58 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 66.9 2.18 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.93 0.54 1.37 0.73 0.31 2.74 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 63.9 2.19 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.83 1.27 1.51 0.86 1.20 2.78 F
KY 4 EASTERN 63.9 2.13 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.83 1.30 1.46 0.80 2.07 3.44 F
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Date: Monday May 31, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 13 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 31 MAY 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 63.6 0.59 0.26 8.00 91.8 0.78 0.00 0.57 -0.56 1.38 1.96 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 62.6 0.34 0.29 8.00 92.2 0.76 0.00 0.64 -0.61 1.78 2.13 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 60.3 0.60 0.91 8.00 99.0 0.69 0.00 0.65 -0.64 3.54 2.20 P
KY 4 EASTERN 60.5 0.81 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.70 0.11 0.66 -0.42 2.38 2.96 P
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Date: Monday May 26, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 12 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 24 MAY 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 64.3 0.24 0.45 8.00 93.8 0.79 0.00 1.13 -1.12 1.70 2.34 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 62.9 0.47 0.71 8.00 96.8 0.76 0.00 1.25 -1.25 1.86 2.64 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 61.7 0.74 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.73 0.01 1.29 -1.27 3.27 2.47 P
KY 4 EASTERN 60.8 0.75 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.70 0.05 1.08 -0.98 1.95 3.09 P
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Date: Monday May 19, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 11 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 17 MAY 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 66.1 1.32 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.85 0.47 2.25 -1.32 3.33 2.99 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 65.1 1.61 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.83 0.78 2.50 -0.92 2.86 3.10 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.1 1.38 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.74 0.64 2.56 -1.29 3.52 2.70 F
KY 4 EASTERN 61.6 1.82 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.72 1.10 2.06 0.14 2.05 3.31 F
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Date: Monday May 12, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 10 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 10 MAY 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 69.8 3.91 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.99 2.92 3.56 2.28 2.63 2.96 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 69.0 3.98 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.97 2.83 3.41 2.50 2.15 3.01 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 66.7 4.74 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.90 3.63 3.84 3.43 2.68 2.61 F
KY 4 EASTERN 65.9 2.60 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.87 1.62 1.92 1.23 0.91 3.02 P
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Date: Monday May 5, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 9 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 3 MAY 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 66.0 1.13 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.82 0.31 1.28 -0.66 0.83 1.29 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 65.5 0.64 0.82 8.00 98.0 0.82 0.00 0.91 -0.91 0.94 1.35 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.4 0.52 0.79 8.00 97.7 0.73 0.00 0.41 -0.50 -0.47 0.04 P
KY 4 EASTERN 61.3 0.57 0.89 5.00 98.1 0.68 0.00 0.69 -0.69 2.27 1.79 P
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Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 8 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 26 APR 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 57.5 2.05 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.52 1.53 1.94 1.03 0.35 1.46 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 56.3 1.56 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.50 1.06 1.82 0.32 0.84 1.82 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 53.0 0.94 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.41 0.53 0.91 0.03 -0.53 0.53 P
KY 4 EASTERN 54.5 0.80 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.45 0.35 1.38 -0.68 2.19 2.29 P
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Date: Monday April 21, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 7 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 19 APR 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 64.4 0.94 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.74 0.20 0.91 -0.51 -0.66 0.92 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 63.8 1.16 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.73 0.43 1.50 -0.64 0.15 1.56 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 61.1 0.90 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.65 0.25 0.88 -0.38 -0.83 0.58 P
KY 4 EASTERN 59.6 1.06 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.60 0.46 2.06 -1.15 1.72 2.47 P
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Date: Monday April 14, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 6 OF THE 2003 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 12 APR 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 49.8 1.70 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.28 1.42 1.42 1.13 -0.49 1.27 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 48.7 2.41 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.27 2.14 2.14 1.74 0.16 1.78 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 46.3 1.49 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.23 1.26 1.26 0.97 -0.66 0.91 P
KY 4 EASTERN 49.2 3.50 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.29 3.21 3.21 2.99 1.04 2.63 P
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Date: Monday April 7, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 57 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 5 APR 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 55.9 0.57 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.44 0.13 0.30 -0.37 -1.73 0.92 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 55.3 0.57 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.44 0.13 0.41 -0.37 -1.80 1.05 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 52.5 0.47 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.38 0.09 0.29 -0.41 -1.76 0.61 P
KY 4 EASTERN 52.9 0.60 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.38 0.22 0.22 -0.06 -2.52 0.67 P
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Date: Monday March 31, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 56 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 29 MAR 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 54.6 0.92 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.39 0.53 0.67 0.03 -1.91 1.38 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 56.5 1.02 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.46 0.56 0.78 0.06 -1.92 1.55 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 54.0 0.88 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.41 0.47 0.70 -0.03 -1.68 1.16 P
KY 4 EASTERN 53.5 0.67 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.39 0.28 0.28 -0.03 -2.75 1.12 P
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Date: Monday March 24, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 55 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 22 MAR 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 57.7 1.05 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.47 0.48 0.64 0.08 -2.11 1.64 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 59.1 1.13 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.52 0.56 0.72 0.11 -2.07 1.80 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 56.8 1.02 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.47 0.55 0.73 0.05 -1.82 1.45 P
KY 4 EASTERN 56.4 0.52 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.45 0.07 0.31 -0.43 -2.63 1.55 P
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Date: Monday March 17, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 54 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 15 MAR 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 46.1 0.14 0.90 8.00 98.9 0.18 0.00 0.56 -0.56 -0.39 1.86 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 45.6 0.13 0.95 8.00 99.4 0.18 0.00 0.61 -0.60 -0.61 2.03 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 42.0 0.30 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.12 0.18 0.68 -0.32 -0.50 1.67 P
KY 4 EASTERN 44.3 0.25 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.16 0.09 0.74 -0.56 -0.29 2.19 P
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Date: Monday March 10, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 53 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 8 MAR 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 42.3 0.05 0.94 8.00 99.4 0.11 0.00 1.12 -1.11 2.25 2.49 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 41.7 0.11 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.11 0.00 1.21 -1.20 2.53 2.68 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 38.3 0.17 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.06 0.11 1.00 -0.78 1.92 2.16 P
KY 4 EASTERN 40.8 0.16 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.09 0.07 1.30 -1.17 3.74 2.81 P
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Date: Monday March 3, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 52 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 1 MAR 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 32.5 0.29 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.29 2.23 -1.65 2.54 3.06 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 32.3 0.34 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.34 2.41 -1.73 2.92 3.30 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 30.0 0.24 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.24 1.78 -1.30 2.22 2.70 P
KY 4 EASTERN 33.6 0.41 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.01 0.40 2.48 -1.67 4.50 3.47 P
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Date: Monday February 24, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 51 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 22 FEB 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 35.6 2.40 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.02 2.38 3.88 0.89 2.32 3.45 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 34.2 2.14 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 2.13 4.14 0.11 2.78 3.67 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 33.9 1.73 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 1.72 3.09 0.35 2.09 3.11 F
KY 4 EASTERN 36.6 2.11 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.03 2.08 4.15 0.01 4.51 3.84 F
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Date: Monday February 17, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 50 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 15 FEB 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 36.5 2.95 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.03 2.92 2.99 2.42 0.43 2.74 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 35.4 3.59 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.02 3.57 4.03 3.07 1.20 3.38 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 29.9 2.59 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 2.59 2.74 2.09 0.48 2.49 P
KY 4 EASTERN 31.4 3.63 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 3.63 4.14 3.13 2.35 3.42 F
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Date: Monday February 10, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 49 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 8 FEB 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 34.7 0.58 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 0.57 0.57 0.15 -1.60 1.60 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 33.7 0.81 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 0.80 0.96 0.30 -1.27 1.91 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 31.9 0.65 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.65 0.65 0.28 -1.68 1.35 P
KY 4 EASTERN 34.1 0.91 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.01 0.90 1.01 0.40 -1.18 1.57 P
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Date: Monday February 1, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 48 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 1 FEB 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 32.7 0.40 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.40 0.42 -0.10 -2.07 1.82 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 30.4 0.56 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.56 0.66 0.06 -1.91 2.03 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 26.0 0.37 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.37 0.37 0.14 -2.23 1.49 P
KY 4 EASTERN 29.1 0.61 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.61 0.61 0.38 -2.08 1.53 P
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Date: Monday January 27, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 47 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 25 JAN 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 24.0 0.09 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.09 0.52 -0.41 -0.78 2.13 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 22.7 0.23 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.23 0.60 -0.27 -1.08 2.27 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 20.0 0.06 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.06 0.23 -0.44 -1.16 1.83 P
KY 4 EASTERN 21.7 0.17 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.17 0.24 -0.33 -1.92 1.65 P
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Date: Monday January 18, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 46 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 18 JAN 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 24.9 0.16 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.13 0.93 -0.61 -0.20 2.63 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 23.3 0.22 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.20 0.87 -0.43 -0.54 2.73 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 20.4 0.13 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.13 0.67 -0.41 -0.64 2.40 P
KY 4 EASTERN 21.5 0.28 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 0.28 0.57 -0.22 -1.30 2.20 P
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Date: Monday January 13, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 45 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 11 JAN 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 37.3 0.00 0.97 8.00 99.6 0.03 0.00 1.54 -1.54 1.80 3.11 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 37.2 0.01 0.98 8.00 99.7 0.03 0.00 1.30 -1.29 0.79 3.20 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 34.1 0.04 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 0.03 1.08 -1.03 1.00 2.92 P
KY 4 EASTERN 35.7 0.07 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.02 0.05 0.79 -0.68 -0.73 2.66 P
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Date: Monday January 6, 2003
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 44 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 4 JAN 2003
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 41.6 2.11 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.08 2.03 3.08 0.98 2.99 3.70 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 41.6 1.67 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.09 1.58 2.59 0.59 2.40 3.81 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 39.5 1.47 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.07 1.40 2.11 0.69 2.51 3.49 F
KY 4 EASTERN 41.5 0.78 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.09 0.69 1.47 -0.07 1.41 3.30 P
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Date: Monday December 30, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 43 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 28 DEC 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 33.7 0.61 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 0.60 2.10 -0.88 2.23 3.40 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 34.6 0.72 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 0.71 2.00 -0.59 2.13 3.66 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 33.3 0.35 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 0.34 1.42 -0.74 1.81 3.21 P
KY 4 EASTERN 35.8 0.62 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.02 0.60 1.54 -0.35 2.12 3.39 P
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Date: Monday December 22, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 42 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 21 DEC 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 46.8 2.39 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.16 2.23 2.98 1.49 1.94 3.52 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 46.4 1.66 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.16 1.50 2.59 0.41 1.81 3.74 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 43.7 1.55 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.12 1.43 2.16 0.69 1.75 3.44 F
KY 4 EASTERN 44.3 0.72 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.13 0.59 1.89 -0.70 1.89 3.52 P
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Date: Monday December 16, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 41 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 14 DEC 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 36.6 1.13 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.03 1.10 1.50 0.60 0.42 2.86 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 35.9 1.58 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.02 1.56 2.18 0.94 0.92 3.47 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 33.7 1.24 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.01 1.23 1.48 0.73 0.82 3.24 F
KY 4 EASTERN 35.1 1.77 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.02 1.75 2.59 0.92 2.09 3.50 F
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Date: Monday December 9, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 40 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 7 DEC 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 31.2 0.88 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.82 0.90 0.59 0.41 2.67 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 29.9 1.00 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 1.00 1.24 0.49 1.10 3.27 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 26.6 0.48 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.00 0.48 0.75 -0.03 1.14 3.04 P
KY 4 EASTERN 28.3 1.15 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.00 1.15 1.67 0.64 2.22 3.14 F
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Date: Monday December 2, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 39 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 30 NOV 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 39.5 0.05 0.94 8.00 99.4 0.06 0.00 0.31 -0.51 1.16 2.48 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 39.0 0.09 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.06 0.03 0.75 -0.68 2.31 3.01 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 36.5 0.10 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.03 0.07 0.78 -0.64 2.69 2.96 P
KY 4 EASTERN 37.8 0.19 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.04 0.15 1.03 -0.72 2.83 2.87 P
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Date: Monday November 25, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 38 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 23 NOV 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 42.8 0.05 0.95 8.00 99.4 0.10 0.00 0.82 -0.80 2.33 2.75 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 42.6 0.17 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.11 0.06 1.43 -1.27 3.84 3.29 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 40.5 0.27 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.08 0.19 1.42 -1.02 4.18 3.19 P
KY 4 EASTERN 41.6 0.57 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.09 0.48 1.75 -0.76 4.82 3.10 F
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Date: Monday November 16, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL RE
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 37 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 16 NOV 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 49.6 0.92 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.22 0.70 1.62 -0.17 2.70 3.01 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 49.2 1.57 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.22 1.35 2.70 0.04 4.08 3.51 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 48.0 1.48 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.21 1.27 2.44 0.13 4.64 3.27 F
KY 4 EASTERN 48.6 1.69 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.21 1.48 2.51 0.49 4.82 3.09 F
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Date: Monday November 11, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 36 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 9 NOV 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 49.4 1.54 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.22 1.32 1.79 0.81 2.48 2.90 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 48.8 2.08 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.22 1.86 2.66 1.12 3.32 3.21 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 47.5 1.88 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.21 1.48 2.31 1.07 3.84 2.93 F
KY 4 EASTERN 46.4 1.44 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.18 1.26 2.02 0.55 4.15 2.66 F
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Date: Monday November 4, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 35 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 2 NOV 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 49.6 1.00 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.23 0.37 0.98 0.26 3.53 2.53 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 48.5 1.33 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.22 0.92 1.54 0.61 3.84 2.67 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 44.6 1.24 1.00 7.81 97.9 0.16 0.00 1.24 0.51 4.16 2.38 F
KY 4 EASTERN 45.4 1.62 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.16 0.57 1.47 1.02 4.43 2.24 F
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Date: Monday October 28, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 34 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 26 OCT 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 55.9 0.23 0.85 7.77 95.7 0.38 0.00 0.72 -0.60 2.52 2.26 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 55.1 0.19 0.81 8.00 97.9 0.38 0.00 0.94 -0.82 2.53 2.27 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 51.1 0.52 1.00 6.75 86.1 0.29 0.00 0.73 -0.28 2.71 2.03 F
KY 4 EASTERN 52.9 0.36 1.00 4.06 84.4 0.33 0.00 0.43 -0.45 2.24 1.71 F
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Date: Monday October 21, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 33 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 19 OCT 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 53.3 0.55 1.00 7.77 97.5 0.33 0.00 1.32 -0.81 5.93 2.39 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 52.5 0.68 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.32 0.36 1.76 -0.95 6.57 2.45 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 49.7 0.65 1.00 6.52 83.6 0.27 0.00 1.01 -0.33 5.48 1.89 P
KY 4 EASTERN 50.8 0.94 1.00 4.03 83.9 0.29 0.00 0.88 0.05 4.99 1.73 F
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Date: Monday October 14, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 32 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 12 OCT 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 62.5 2.72 1.00 7.55 95.0 0.59 0.00 2.13 1.50 7.23 2.34 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 62.4 2.85 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.60 0.58 2.71 1.65 7.31 2.37 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 59.6 2.38 1.00 6.14 79.3 0.53 0.00 1.34 0.95 5.81 1.59 P
KY 4 EASTERN 60.6 1.86 1.00 3.38 73.0 0.55 0.00 0.83 0.54 4.58 1.28 P
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Date: Monday October 5, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 31 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 5 OCT 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 72.0 0.57 0.65 5.77 71.4 0.92 0.00 0.63 -0.44 4.35 1.29 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 71.1 0.57 0.68 6.65 81.4 0.89 0.00 1.06 -0.87 4.54 1.58 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 69.8 0.49 0.63 4.66 58.8 0.86 0.00 0.39 -0.26 3.40 0.00 P
KY 4 EASTERN 69.9 0.26 0.40 2.67 51.1 0.86 0.00 0.29 -0.11 2.31 -0.04 P
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Date: Monday September 30, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Rainfall from "T.S. Isidore" Pushed Kentucky out of Hydrologic and Agricultural Drought:
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 30 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 28 SEP 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 66.2 3.91 1.00 5.61 73.5 0.74 0.00 0.95 2.01 3.58 1.04 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 65.4 4.67 1.00 6.73 85.9 0.72 0.00 1.99 2.62 3.81 1.72 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 62.4 3.28 1.00 4.55 61.7 0.64 0.00 0.60 1.58 2.76 -0.07 P
KY 4 EASTERN 63.9 2.86 1.00 2.67 61.1 0.68 0.00 0.40 1.41 1.81 0.26 P
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Date: Monday September 23, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
Last week's above normal rainfall improved (but did not end) the hydrologic
drought and crop moisture situation across most of the state. West and Central
sections improved to the MILD hydrologlic drought category and needed 5.17
inches and 3.66 inches, respectively, above normal to totally end the hydrologic
drought. The Bluegrass area improved to the MODERATE hydrologic drought category
and needed 6.00 inches above normal to end the hydrologic drought. East KY
improved but continued in the MODERATE hydrologic drought category and needed
nearly 4 inches above normal. Also...last week's abundant rainfall was a shot in
the arm for "Fall-seeded crops" for most areas, however, the CMI indicated that
all areas of the state continued to need additional rainfall for agricultural
purposes./Tom Priddy
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 5.17 inches, Central
3.66 inches, Bluegrass 6.00 inches and East 3.97 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 29 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 21 SEP 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 74.9 2.71 1.00 2.44 38.2 1.07 0.00 -1.06 1.72 -0.49 -1.47 P 5.17
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.1 2.21 1.00 2.78 42.0 1.05 0.00 -0.63 1.30 -0.50 -1.12 P 3.66
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.7 1.64 0.64 2.27 32.3 1.00 0.00 -0.98 1.07 -0.81 -2.39 P 6.00
KY 4 EASTERN 72.5 1.21 0.21 1.28 24.8 1.00 0.00 -1.01 0.94 -1.25 -1.97 P 3.97
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Date: Monday September 16, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Drought Eased But Still Serious
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 7.03 inches, Central
4.97 inches, Bluegrass 6.77 inches and East 4.42 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 28 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 14 SEP 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.6 0.29 0.00 1.80 20.0 1.16 0.00 -2.78 -0.08 -2.78 -2.86 F 7.03
KY 2 CENTRAL 76.1 0.39 0.00 2.62 29.1 1.15 0.00 -1.93 -0.12 -2.14 -2.16 F 4.97
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 74.8 0.64 0.00 2.27 25.2 1.10 0.00 -2.05 0.38 -2.35 -3.09 F 6.77
KY 4 EASTERN 72.2 0.42 0.00 1.28 21.3 1.01 0.00 -1.95 0.01 -2.33 -2.38 F 4.42
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Date: Monday September 9, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
BLUEGRASS AREA RETURNS TO SEVERE DROUGHT...REMAINDER
OF THE STATE IN MODERATE HYDROLOGIC DROUGHT:
After the 8th Wettest Spring and 18th Driest Summer in Past 108 Years some
sections of Kentucky have returned to Severe Hydrologic drought according
to the Sept 9th Palmer Drought Severity Index/Crop Moisture Index update.
The last time that the Bluegrass area was in this category of hydrologic
drought was during the Spring of 2001. Other sections of the state deepened
in the Moderate drought category.
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: SEVERE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 6.43 inches,
Central 4.45 inches, Bluegrass 6.55 inches and East 4.14 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 27 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 7 SEP 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 78.8 0.09 0.00 1.99 22.1 1.28 0.00 -2.70 -0.68 -1.58 -2.71 F 6.43
KY 2 CENTRAL 78.0 0.02 0.00 2.86 31.8 1.25 0.00 -1.81 -0.90 -1.01 -2.02 F 4.45
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 76.4 0.20 0.00 2.39 26.6 1.19 0.00 -2.43 -0.42 -2.68 -3.05 F 6.55
KY 4 EASTERN 74.2 0.17 0.00 1.42 23.7 1.11 0.00 -1.96 -0.63 -2.26 -2.25 F 4.14
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WEST, BLUEGRASS AND EAST KY CONTINUED IN MODERATE HYDROLOGIC DROUGHT...CENTRAL IN MILD DROUGHT:
Date: Monday September 2, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Drought Eased But Still Serious
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 5.49 inches, Central
3.27 inches, Bluegrass 5.93 inches and East 3.56 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 26 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 31 AUG 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 76.4 0.20 0.00 2.29 25.5 1.20 0.00 -2.02 -0.55 -1.73 -2.46 F 5.49
KY 2 CENTRAL 76.2 0.69 0.00 3.31 36.8 1.20 0.00 -0.91 -0.04 -1.10 -1.73 P 3.27
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 74.7 0.59 0.00 2.69 29.9 1.15 0.00 -2.01 0.22 -2.94 -2.82 F 5.93
KY 4 EASTERN 73.0 0.82 0.00 1.69 28.2 1.09 0.00 -1.33 0.40 -2.54 -1.98 F 3.56
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Date: Monday August 26, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST, BLUEGRASS AND EAST KY IN MODERATE HYDROLOGIC DROUGHT...CENTRAL IN MILD DROUGHT:
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Drought Eased But Still Serious
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 4.54 inches, Central 2.84
inches, Bluegrass 5.82 inches and East 3.66 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 25 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 24 AUG 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 80.2 0.62 0.00 2.58 28.7 1.44 0.00 -1.47 0.06 -1.98 -2.21 P 4.54
KY 2 CENTRAL 79.9 0.71 0.00 3.51 39.0 1.38 0.00 -0.87 0.07 -1.78 -1.57 P 2.84
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 77.9 0.54 0.00 2.87 31.9 1.30 0.00 -2.23 0.02 -3.60 -2.75 F 5.82
KY 4 EASTERN 77.0 0.60 0.00 1.77 29.6 1.28 0.00 -1.73 -0.14 -3.56 -1.98 F 3.66
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Date: Monday August 19, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT FROM BENEFICAL RAINS LAST WEEK:
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Drought Eased But Still Serious
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Improvement But Still Too Dry
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 4.19 inches, Central 3.42 inches,
Bluegrass 5.51 inches and East 3.39 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 24 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 17 AUG 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 77.9 1.55 0.23 2.87 34.5 1.32 0.00 -1.46 1.31 -2.19 -1.75 P 4.19
KY 2 CENTRAL 78.4 1.63 0.29 3.70 44.3 1.34 0.00 -0.93 0.99 -1.87 -1.35 P 3.42
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 78.4 0.60 0.00 3.15 35.0 1.35 0.00 -2.24 0.08 -4.01 -2.59 F 5.51
KY 4 EASTERN 78.1 0.79 0.00 1.99 33.1 1.35 0.00 -1.60 0.04 -2.95 -1.83 F 3.39
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Date: Monday August 12, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WESTERN KY JOINS THE BLUEGRASS AREA IN MODERATE HYDROLOGIC DROUGHT:
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 3.74 inches, Central 4.23 inches,
Bluegrass 5.19 inches and East 3.10 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 23 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 10 AUG 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 77.9 0.02 0.00 2.87 31.9 1.34 0.00 -2.77 -0.58 -3.22 -2.14 P 3.74
KY 2 CENTRAL 78.0 0.04 0.00 3.70 41.1 1.35 0.00 -1.92 -0.66 -2.69 -1.82 F 4.23
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 76.1 0.09 0.00 3.43 38.1 1.27 0.00 -2.32 -0.48 -4.13 -2.43 F 5.19
KY 4 EASTERN 73.9 0.04 0.00 2.19 36.5 1.19 0.00 -1.64 -0.75 -2.80 -1.70 F 3.10
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Date: Monday August 5, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MODERATE DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Dry, Yield Prospects Reduced
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.75 inches, Central
3.35 inches, Bluegrass 4.31 inches and East 1.31 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 22 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 3 AUG 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 81.4 0.25 0.00 3.36 37.4 1.56 0.00 -2.19 -0.61 -2.43 -1.44 P 1.75
KY 2 CENTRAL 81.8 0.31 0.00 4.33 48.1 1.58 0.00 -1.26 -0.66 -1.11 -1.52 F 3.35
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 82.1 0.43 0.00 3.95 43.9 1.60 0.00 -1.84 -0.48 -3.16 -2.09 F 4.31
KY 4 EASTERN 80.1 0.31 0.00 2.71 45.2 1.52 0.00 -0.89 -0.81 -0.90 -1.32 F 1.31
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PDSI values for the 11 drought (or wet) categories.
4.0 and above Extreme moist spell
3.0 to 3.99 Very moist spell
2.0 to 2.99 Unusual moist spell
1.0 to 1.99 Moist spell
.5 to .99 Incipient moist spell
.49 to -.49 Near normal
-.50 to -.99 Incipient drought
-1.0 to -1.99 Mild drought
-2.0 to -2.99 Moderate drought
-3.0 to -3.99 Severe drought
-4.0 and below Extreme drought
CMI values when the index increased or did not change from the
previous week.
3.0 and above Excessively wet, some fields
flooded
2.0 to 2.99 Too wet, some standing water
1.0 to 1.99 Prospects above normal, some
fields too wet
0 to .99 Moisture adequate for present
needs
0 to -.99 Prospects improved but rain
still needed
1.0 to -1.99 Some improvement but still too
dry
-2.0 to -2.99 Drought eased but sill serious
-3.0 to -3.99 Drought continues, rain
urgently needed
-4.0 and below Not enough rain, still
extremely dry
CMI values when the index decreased
3.0 and above Some drying but still exces-
sively wet
2.0 to 3.99 More dry weather needed, work
delayed
1.0 to 1.99 Favorable, except still too
wet in spots
0 to .99 Favorable for normal growth
and fieldwork
0 to -.99 Topsoil moisture short,
germination slow
-1.0 to -1.99 Abnormally dry, prospects
deteriorating
-2.0 to -2.99 Too dry, yield prospects
reduced
-3.0 to -3.99 Potential yields severly cut
by drought
-4.0 and below Extremely dry, most crops
ruined
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Date: Monday July 29, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 1.47 inches, Central 1.90
inches, Bluegrass 3.39 inches and East 0.33 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 21 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 27 JUL 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 80.0 0.51 0.00 3.94 43.8 1.52 0.00 -1.58 -0.34 -2.36 -0.77 P 1.47
KY 2 CENTRAL 79.6 0.75 0.00 5.04 56.0 1.46 0.00 -0.60 -0.27 -1.27 -1.25 F 1.90
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 79.1 0.29 0.00 4.54 50.4 1.44 0.00 -1.36 -0.51 -3.43 -1.77 F 3.39
KY 4 EASTERN 77.8 1.26 0.00 3.40 56.6 1.40 0.00 -0.08 0.06 -0.52 -0.61 P 0.33
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Date: Monday July 22, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central
0.90 inches, Bluegrass 2.26 inches and East 0.57 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 20 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 20 JUL 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 78.3 0.51 0.00 4.44 49.3 1.41 0.00 -1.24 -0.29 -2.12 -0.29 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 77.7 0.72 0.00 5.47 60.8 1.39 0.00 -0.33 -0.19 -1.31 -0.95 P 0.90
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 77.1 0.51 0.00 5.20 57.8 1.37 0.00 -0.85 -0.31 -2.66 -1.44 F 2.26
KY 4 EASTERN 75.8 0.90 0.02 3.47 58.2 1.33 0.00 -0.14 -0.09 -0.48 -0.65 P 0.57
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Date: Monday July 15, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central
0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.12 inches and East 0.69 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 19 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 13 JUL 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 78.1 0.87 0.00 4.93 54.8 1.41 0.00 -0.95 0.01 -2.53 0.23 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 77.0 1.85 0.49 5.58 67.4 1.36 0.00 -0.14 0.66 -1.98 -0.44 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 75.4 0.99 0.00 5.75 63.9 1.30 0.00 -0.54 0.06 -3.02 -0.51 P 0.12
KY 4 EASTERN 73.5 1.69 0.45 3.46 65.2 1.24 0.00 -0.05 0.54 -1.41 -0.50 P 0.69
...PALMER DROUGHT SEVERITY INDEX/CROP MOISTURE INDEX STATUS FOR KENTUCKY...
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Date: Monday July 8, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Abnormally Dry, Prospects Deteriorating
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 2.29 inches,
Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 1.96 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 18 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 6 JUL 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 80.9 0.37 0.00 5.25 58.3 1.60 0.00 -0.96 -0.47 -2.76 0.45 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 81.0 0.24 0.00 5.58 62.0 1.61 0.00 -0.80 -0.50 -2.51 -0.89 P 2.29
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 79.8 0.08 0.00 5.96 66.3 1.51 0.00 -0.60 -0.45 -2.99 -0.39 P
KY 4 EASTERN 77.5 0.51 0.00 3.46 57.7 1.43 0.00 -0.59 -0.41 -2.41 -1.06 P 1.96
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PDSI values for the 11 drought (or wet) categories:
4.0 and above Extreme moist spell
3.0 to 3.99 Very moist spell
2.0 to 2.99 Unusual moist spell
1.0 to 1.99 Moist spell
.5 to .99 Incipient moist spell
.49 to -.49 Near normal
-.50 to -.99 Incipient drought
-1.0 to -1.99 Mild drought
-2.0 to -2.99 Moderate drought
-3.0 to -3.99 Severe drought
-4.0 and below Extreme drought
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Date: Monday July 1, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Improved But Rain Still Needed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00
inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 17 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 29 JUN 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 78.3 0.79 0.00 6.08 67.6 1.43 0.00 -0.49 -0.14 -2.29 1.13 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 78.2 0.81 0.00 6.58 73.1 1.43 0.00 -0.30 -0.14 -1.31 -0.06 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 76.4 0.88 0.00 7.09 78.8 1.36 0.00 -0.15 -0.10 -0.89 0.67 P
KY 4 EASTERN 75.5 1.23 0.00 4.09 68.2 1.34 0.00 -0.18 0.07 -1.15 -0.33 P
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Date: Monday June 24, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches,
Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 16 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 22 JUN 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 74.3 0.11 0.00 6.55 72.8 1.25 0.00 -0.35 -0.31 -2.44 1.51 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.2 0.10 0.00 7.07 78.6 1.25 0.00 -0.16 -0.50 -1.92 0.33 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 71.5 0.04 0.00 7.49 83.2 1.15 0.00 -0.05 -0.61 -1.41 0.96 P
KY 4 EASTERN 70.5 0.08 0.00 4.17 69.5 1.11 0.00 -0.25 -0.27 -2.07 -0.33 P
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Date: Monday June 17, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Topsoil Moisture Short, Germination Slow
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches,
Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 15 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 15 JUN 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 75.9 0.76 0.00 7.50 83.3 1.32 0.00 -0.03 -0.59 -1.86 2.34 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.6 1.41 0.45 7.66 90.1 1.26 0.00 0.34 -0.34 -1.51 1.30 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.1 0.95 0.55 7.98 94.8 1.17 0.00 0.55 -0.51 -0.95 1.86 P
KY 4 EASTERN 71.6 0.90 0.07 4.97 84.0 1.16 0.00 0.02 -0.42 -1.59 0.60 P
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Date: Monday June 10, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches,
Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 14 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 8 JUN 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 75.2 0.92 0.00 7.99 88.8 1.28 0.00 0.56 -0.51 1.74 2.79 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 74.9 1.57 0.30 7.66 88.4 1.27 0.00 0.68 -0.21 0.96 1.30 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 72.7 1.96 0.77 7.98 97.2 1.19 0.00 1.06 0.23 1.39 2.08 P
KY 4 EASTERN 72.2 1.51 0.33 4.97 88.4 1.18 0.00 0.44 -0.20 0.47 0.88 P
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Date: Monday June 3, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches,
Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 13 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 1 JUN 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 73.1 0.66 0.35 8.00 92.8 1.17 0.00 1.07 -1.06 2.00 3.20 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 72.8 0.18 0.00 7.66 85.2 1.17 0.00 0.89 -1.02 0.69 1.30 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 71.2 0.45 0.00 7.98 88.6 1.12 0.00 0.83 -0.83 1.32 1.67 P
KY 4 EASTERN 71.0 0.44 0.00 4.97 82.8 1.12 0.00 0.64 -0.66 0.27 0.75 P
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Date: Monday May 28, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central
0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 12 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 25 MAY 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 59.9 0.49 0.86 8.00 98.4 0.63 0.00 2.13 -2.13 2.71 3.73 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 58.0 0.20 0.61 8.00 95.7 0.59 0.00 1.91 -1.91 2.33 2.18 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 55.1 0.15 0.64 8.00 96.0 0.51 0.00 1.66 -1.66 2.30 2.36 P
KY 4 EASTERN 53.8 0.10 0.64 5.00 94.0 0.46 0.00 1.30 -1.30 2.61 1.51 P
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Date: Monday May 20, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: EXTREME MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central
0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 11 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 18 MAY 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 61.4 4.42 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.68 3.74 4.26 3.23 4.55 4.07 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 60.1 3.78 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.65 3.13 3.82 2.45 4.95 2.72 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 56.1 2.93 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.54 2.39 3.32 1.47 5.54 2.89 F
KY 4 EASTERN 56.9 2.42 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.56 1.86 2.60 1.14 4.56 2.09 F
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Date: Monday May 13, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central
0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 10 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 11 MAY 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 67.9 1.03 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.91 0.12 1.03 -0.79 0.70 2.95 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 66.6 0.98 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.88 0.10 1.37 -1.16 1.30 1.77 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 63.0 1.61 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.76 0.85 1.85 -0.14 2.56 2.21 F
KY 4 EASTERN 63.1 1.07 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.76 0.31 1.46 -0.84 1.74 1.50 P
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Date: Monday May 6, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central
0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 9 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 4 MAY 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 62.1 1.17 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.68 0.49 1.82 -0.84 1.14 3.22 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 60.7 1.61 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.65 0.96 2.53 -0.61 1.48 2.01 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 56.6 1.01 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.53 0.48 1.99 -1.05 1.38 2.07 F
KY 4 EASTERN 56.0 2.02 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.51 1.51 2.30 0.72 1.10 1.53 F
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Date: Monday April 29, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central
0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 8 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 27 APR 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 59.7 2.83 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.59 2.24 2.78 1.70 0.49 3.33 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 58.3 3.50 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.56 2.56 3.38 2.43 0.65 1.97 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 54.0 3.25 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.45 2.74 2.89 2.30 0.42 2.04 F
KY 4 EASTERN 54.1 1.91 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.44 1.28 1.60 0.97 -0.41 0.82 P
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Date: Monday April 22, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central
0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 7 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 20 APR 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 73.4 1.13 1.00 8.00 100.0 1.08 0.05 1.08 -0.98 0.39 2.52 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 72.3 0.67 0.62 8.00 95.8 1.05 0.00 0.95 -0.95 -0.01 0.59 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 69.6 0.89 0.94 8.00 99.3 0.95 0.00 0.59 -0.58 -0.54 0.39 P
KY 4 EASTERN 67.9 0.70 0.81 5.00 96.8 0.89 0.00 0.63 -0.63 -0.67 -0.20 P
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Date: Monday April 15, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central
0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 6 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 13 APR 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 60.9 1.69 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.60 1.09 2.06 0.11 2.01 2.97 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 60.2 1.36 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.60 0.76 1.90 -0.38 2.68 1.35 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 59.0 0.75 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.58 0.17 1.17 -0.83 2.28 0.96 P
KY 4 EASTERN 59.0 0.71 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.57 0.14 1.26 -0.98 2.70 0.59 P
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Date: Monday April 8, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: More Dry Weather Needed, Work Delayed
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central
0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 5 OF THE 2002 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 6 APR 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 47.5 0.25 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.22 0.03 1.96 -1.90 1.85 2.95 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 47.6 0.46 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.24 0.22 2.29 -1.84 2.89 1.48 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 44.2 0.27 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.18 0.09 2.00 -1.81 3.13 1.52 P
KY 4 EASTERN 46.6 0.79 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.22 0.57 2.24 -1.10 3.87 1.13 P
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Date: Monday April 1, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Some Drying But Still Excessively Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central
0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 56 OF THE 2001 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 30 MAR 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 49.4 2.67 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.26 2.41 3.86 0.95 2.38 3.51 F
KY 2 CENTRAL 48.9 2.68 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.26 2.42 4.13 0.71 3.04 1.95 F
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 45.9 2.31 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.21 2.10 3.81 0.39 3.48 2.11 F
KY 4 EASTERN 47.8 1.73 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.24 1.49 3.34 -0.37 3.36 1.32 F
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Date: Monday March 25, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: VERY MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MOIST SPELL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Too Wet, Some Standing Water
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Excessively Wet, Some Fields Flooded
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches, Central
0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 55 OF THE 2001 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 23 MAR 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 45.2 2.42 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.17 2.25 2.91 1.59 1.25 2.95 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 43.8 3.09 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.15 2.94 3.42 2.44 1.43 1.12 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 41.0 3.06 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.11 2.95 3.42 2.45 1.96 1.71 P
KY 4 EASTERN 43.1 3.19 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.14 3.05 3.71 2.40 2.30 1.07 F
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Date: Monday March 18, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 54 OF THE 2001 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 16 MAR 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 49.1 1.04 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.24 0.80 1.32 0.27 -0.30 2.17 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 49.4 1.24 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.26 0.98 0.98 0.70 -0.96 -0.23 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 46.3 1.18 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.21 0.97 0.97 0.72 -0.77 -0.18 P
KY 4 EASTERN 47.9 1.54 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.23 1.31 1.31 1.23 -1.02 -0.40 P
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Date: Monday March 11, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: MILD DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00
inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 1.50 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 53 OF THE 2001 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 9 MAR 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
MOISTURE FIELD CHANGE MOIST FINAL -F NEEDED
UPPER LOWER CAP. POT RUN CROP FROM ANOM PALMER TO END
TEMP PCPN LAYER LAYER END EVAP OFF MOIST PREV (Z) DROUGHT DROUGHT
ST CD CLIMATE DIVISION (F) (IN) (IN) (IN) WEEK (IN) (IN) INDEX WEEK INDEX INDEX (IN)
KY 1 WESTERN 44.0 0.57 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.14 0.43 1.05 -0.18 -1.05 2.23 P
KY 2 CENTRAL 45.0 0.41 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.17 0.24 0.28 -0.26 -1.72 -0.33 P
KY 3 BLUEGRASS 42.5 0.38 1.00 8.00 100.0 0.13 0.25 0.25 -0.23 -1.56 -0.36 P
KY 4 EASTERN 43.0 0.21 1.00 5.00 100.0 0.13 0.08 0.08 -0.41 -2.44 -1.08 F 1.50
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Date: Monday March 4, 2002
Re: Palmer Drought (PDSI)/Crop Moisture (CMI) Indices
WEST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL
CENTRAL KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
BLUEGRASS KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: NEAR NORMAL
EAST KY Long-term Hydrological Moisture status is: INCIPIENT DROUGHT
WEST KY Crop Moisture status is: Prospects Above Normal, Some Fields Too Wet
CENTRAL KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
BLUEGRASS KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
EAST KY Crop Moisture status is: Moisture Adequate For Present Needs
Rainfall needed above normal to end the hydrological drought: West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 1.19 inches.
WEEKLY PALMER DROUGHT AND CROP MOISTURE DATA FOR THE CLIMATE DIVISIONS IN THE CENTRAL REGION
CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER, NCEP, NWS, NOAA
WEEK 52 OF THE 2001 GROWING SEASON IS THE WEEK ENDING 2 MAR 2002
SOIL PCT MONTH PRELIM-P PRECIP
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