NIDIS Southern Plains Drought Early Warning System Partners Meeting

Much of the Southern Plains region has experienced ongoing and costly drought for most of the last 5 years, with steady improvement over summer 2026. The 2020–2025 Southern Plains Drought Assessment noted existing gaps in current drought early warning, highlighting the importance of regular regional discussions to improve collaboration among partners in the Southern Plains. 

NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) is partnering with the Southern Regional Climate Center and the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and Texas Sate University to host a Southern Plains Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) Partners Meeting on August 25–26, 2026. This gathering will provide an opportunity for partners in the Southern Plains DEWS to share and discuss ideas to improve drought early warning in the region and contribute to the regional strategic plan.

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