Holly National Weather Service forecast area. The total area experiencing at least abnormally dry conditions grew from roughly one-third of the region to two-thirds of the region by the end of the year while the total area experiencing exceptional drought conditions increased. Most of the drought is focused on the central islands of Molokai, Maui, Kahoolawe, and Lanai with severe and extreme drought present. Every state reported wetter than normal conditions. More than 10,000 residents of Midland were evacuated in less than 12 hours with no loss of life. The fewest number of reports occurred in South Carolina (510; 13 percent of total), while the greatest number was recorded in Georgia (873; 23 percent of total). Some producers sold calves early, too. This years drought could reduce next years growth of red oak and white pine trees in New Hampshire. In addition, hundreds of pecan trees were uprooted across southern Alabama, with some of the losses occurring in 90-year-old orchards. It provides tertiary level health care to its citizens and quality medical education to the student. On the 20th, Clanton, AL (18932020) reported 8.40 inches (213 mm) of rainfall, which ranked as its second wettest April day on record. From an agricultural perspective, drought caused many impacts, especially for livestock and winter wheat producers. Storm reports also indicated that hail accumulation of several inches was plowed off roads in western West Virginia. 21c. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, there were substantial changes in drought conditions across the High Plains region over the course of the year. The next 15 megacities #14: Surat's battle to hold back water has raged since its first flood wall in 1664. There were three months (January, February, and September) where every state was wetter than normal and one month (November) where every state was drier than normal. On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 C (74.5 F). For instance, the Frankford Creek rose 4 feet (1 m) in 10 minutes, while Pennypack Creek reached 10.45 feet (3.19 m), which ranked as the ninth highest water level since 1965 (based on preliminary data). Kahului, Maui also saw its warmest year on record since 1955 at 78.6 F (25.9 C), 2.7 F (1.5 C) above normal beating out the 2019 record of 78.4 F (25.8 C). Conditions improved in eastern New York but worsened in western New York and the western half of Pennsylvania. The 8.59.5 feet (2.62.9 meters) of storm surge destroyed many sand dunes and sea turtle nests in Oak Island, NC. Influenced by warm ocean temperatures, Kahului and Hilo experienced a record-warm year in 2020. Precipitation ranged from 87 percent of normal in Connecticut and Massachusetts to 126 percent of normal in Delaware, which had its seventh wettest year. Warm and dry conditions led to drought development in California and Nevada and major drought intensification in the Four Corners states during Calendar Year 2020. On May 26th, Miami, FL observed a 24-hour rainfall total of 7.40 inches (188 mm), which is its third wettest May day on record. Despite slightly above normal snowpack in the Colorado River Basin, April-July inflows into Lake Powell were only 52% of normal due a combination of above normal temperatures and evaporative demand and a lack of any substantial early summer monsoonal rainfall. During summer and fall, groundwater levels were also well below normal in many drought areas. On October 7, a derecho produced a 320-mile (515 km) long path of damage from central New York to eastern New England. Night. One or more months during the season was missing data for five or more days. Several other locations had one of the five snowiest Octobers on record. Maine had its worst year for fires in 20 years with 1,000 wildfires as of September 24. Louisiana experienced five landfalls: Tropical Storm Cristobal and Hurricanes Laura, Marco, Delta, and Zeta. On January 31st, Charlotte, NC continued its record of reporting at least a trace of snow in every winter season since 1878. Precipitation received across Alaska during 2020 varied by region with the eastern interior regions, portions of the Panhandle and Bristol Bay receiving above-average precipitation. Two other costly severe weather outbreaks in the Ohio River Valley included one on March 27th-28th and a severe hail storm on April 7th-8th. Heavy Rain in Surat 2020 | Monsoons Season 2020#Surat #Rain #MonsoonSeason The lowest known mean sea level pressure on record in Alaska was recorded on the 31st on Shemya Island at Eareckson AFB and registered at 924.8 millibars (27.31 inches of mercury). However, from the 12th through the 16th, Sally impacted parts of Florida with numerous reports of localized flooding, resulting in several road closures, stalled vehicles, and water entering multiple residences and businesses. Unfortunately, in early June the total area experiencing at least abnormally dry conditions began to increase. Asheville, NC (18692020) observed its highest annual count of 157 days with measurable precipitation, while Miami, FL (18952020) tied its highest annual count of 30 days with at least 1 inch (25 mm) of precipitation. * Average as calculated over all years of available rainfall data. Through November 30, and the official end of the Atlantic hurricane season, several records were tied or broken. The five warmest years on record have all occurred since 2012. Baker City, Oregon logged a record low 3.36 in (85.34 mm), 33% of normal, for the year to accompany the record high temperatures. The six Midwest states with above-normal precipitation in 2020 all exceeded their normal annual precipitation by November, and Kentucky did so in October. In addition, there were two EF-0 tornadoes, one in eastern New York and one in eastern Massachusetts. A typical ratio for our area is 10 . In May, a Midland, Michigan dam failed due to heavy rains over three days, 17th-19th. Rainfall totals were generally less than 3 inches (8 cm), with higher amounts in northern West Virginia, south-central Pennsylvania, and central and southern Maryland. In Maine, potato yields were expected to be down by at least 20 percent and wild blueberry yields were reduced due to drought and frost. July was warmer than normal across all six states, with Texas experiencing its sixth-warmest July on record. A few northern Maine farmers initiated the process to allow for emergency haying and grazing on conservation reserve. From April 12 to 13, a storm system produced damaging winds in the Northeast. Several other locations in central and northern California reported the second or third warmest year on record. Indiana was barely below normal (-0.04 inches or -1 mm), while Minnesota (-3.75 inches or -95 mm) and Iowa (-5.84 inches or -148 mm) were well below normal. The extreme departures in annual mean temperatures across the region were driven primarily by exceptionally warm daily minimum temperatures, as a persistent influx of tropical moisture and cloud cover suppressed nighttime cooling during the year. Rain Days. Due to reduced yields, farmers bought hay to feed livestock, but there were hay shortages and increased prices, with a Vermont farmer spending as much as $20,000 on feed. In October, Arctic sea ice concentration was the lowest value since the satellite records began. Conditions improved somewhat over the winter and early spring, but then deteriorated across the region through the summer, fall, and even early winter. In western areas of the region, drought conditions deteriorated rapidly and caused numerous impacts to agriculture and water resources. Meanwhile, another of the wettest cites in the state at the southern extent of Southeast Alaska, Ketchikan, logged 175.10 in (4447.54 mm, 124% of normal) making the 11th wettest year on record since 1914. All India District Rainfall Statistics. However, the drought was rapidly eliminated by beneficial rainfall from Tropical Storm Isaias at the end of July. Some branches and wires were downed in parts of Massachusetts due to snowfall and/or gusty winds. Across the region, there were hundreds of closed roads, stranded vehicles, water rescues, and buildings affected by flooding. The ideal sea water temperature of 27.4C (81.3F) and only 2.5 rainfall days, with 5mm (0.2") of accumulated rainfall, makes November the best . Dropping to 16 degrees F (-8.9 degrees C) on December 26th, Greensboro, NC (19032020) ended its longest streak of 694 consecutive days with a daily minimum temperature at or above 20 degrees F (-6.7 degrees C), surpassing the previous record by 277 days. In addition, it was the first time on record with no measurable snow in both February and March for Bridgeport, Connecticut; Islip and Kennedy Airport, New York; and Allentown and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. To the west, West Virginia saw flood-inducing heavy rain, with the greatest totals approaching 4 inches (102 mm). Freezing rain accumulations of 0.05 to as much as half of an inch (1 to as much as 13 mm) occurred in central and western portions of North Carolina, as well as southwestern, central, and northern parts of Virginia. From the beginning of January through mid-March, a pocket of moderate-to-severe drought persisted along the eastern half of the Florida Panhandle. Five named storms (Cristobal, Marco, Laura, Delta and Zeta) made landfall in Louisiana in 2020, which is the most on record for any state in one year. This ranked 2020 as the 12th warmest since 1895, and the warmest year since 2012. The last time New York and New England experienced drought conditions was in the summer/fall of 2018. The U.S. Drought Monitor released on December 3 showed 21 percent of the Northeast in an extreme, severe, or moderate drought and 33 percent as abnormally dry. A historic snowstorm dropped snow on almost every part of the Northeast from December 16 to 17. . While 25 long-term stations observed average daily maximum temperatures that were ranked within their five warmest values on record, more than four times the number of stations (102) observed average daily minimum temperatures that were ranked within their five warmest values on record. Several Midwest states had record yields for corn and/or soybeans. Binghamton also tied its lowest maximum temperature for May with a high of 35 degrees F (2 degrees C). Srat has dry periods in January, February, March, April, May, November and December. The Northeast had its hottest July since recordkeeping began with an average temperature of 73.7 degrees F (23.2 degrees C), which was 4.1 degrees F (2.3 degrees C) warmer than normal. The storms winds also downed trees and power lines. In the Desert Southwest, Roswell, New Mexico reported its warmest year on record since records began in 1949 with an annual average temperature of 64.6 F (18.1 C), 3.8 F (2.1 C) above normal. Strong thunderstorm winds accounted for about 85 percent (3,256 of 3,843) of the severe weather reports and caused at least 10 fatalities and 34 injuries across the region. From May 19th through the 21st, a slow-moving upper-level low ushered in a deep stream of moisture across the western Carolinas and southwestern Virginia, with 72-hour precipitation totals exceeding 8 inches (203 mm) and numerous reports of localized flooding. Early on December 25th, snow flurries were reported as far south as Charleston International Airport, SC, which is only its second trace of snowfall on Christmas Day since 1938. Multiple residences were destroyed by this fire, and many residents were told to evacuate the area. The center of low pressure for this storm is the lowest known pressure in or around Alaskan waters. With respect to precipitation, Oklahoma experienced its fifth-wettest March on record while Texas experienced its seventh-wettest March on record. The 2020 fire season was very active and ramped up in mid-summer and extended well into autumn. Above-average annual precipitation was observed from the Great Lakes and Plains to the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Spring freeze damage was reported in a mid-April freeze despite not being particularly late in the season. Preliminary estimates indicated millions of dollars in damage from flooding along the Schuylkill River near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Weather Today Weather Hourly 14 Day Forecast Yesterday/Past Weather Climate (Averages) Currently: 90 F. Conditions worsened during September, with moderate and severe drought expanding and the introduction of extreme drought in New England for the first time since February 2017. Over 1,000 wells were affected in New Hampshire, where some well drilling contractors had a waitlist of over 100 people or a 6 to 12 week wait. Portions of West Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic also saw freezing rain, with ice accumulations of up to 0.41 inches (10.41 mm), and sleet. The dry winter and above normal temperatures throughout the year contributed to a rapid expansion of drought in these two states with only a small area in southern California remaining drought free at the end of the year. The remnants of Hurricane Cristobal moved across the region June 8th-10th. Fire risk was elevated in the region this summer and fall. Keep in mind that a few seasons of high rainfall skew the average upwards. In early May, Binghamton, New York; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Kennedy Airport, New York; and LaGuardia Airport, New York recorded their coldest May temperature on record. Annual snowfall accumulations were below average across much of the Southeast region, particularly in the higher elevations of North Carolina and Virginia. The official mark from 1 a.m. Sunday to 1 a.m. Monday at the weather service's city station near Sacramento State was 5.44 inches, gushing past the previous record of 5.28 inches, which had. There were numerous impacts from the drought across the region, particularly in New England and New York. For the year, warm daily records outpaced cold records by a margin of approximately two to one. For instance, in late September, topsoil and subsoil were very dry for 80 to 100 percent of Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Two inches of rainfall has been recorded in Varachha since Tuesday morning while three inches of rainfall was witnessed in. With many of these large fires burning simultaneously, heavy smoke and poor air quality impacted many of the western states and Canada over many days during September. Within the year there was a slight increase in summer, another slight decrease during autumn, and finally a substantial increase during the winter. From July 19th through the 22nd, Norfolk, VA observed its longest streak of 4 consecutive days with a maximum temperature of at least 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C). Use of irrigation was widespread; however, in some locations it was expensive or water supplies ran low or dried up. No locations reported record cold or even in the bottom ten coldest years on record. Texas experienced its third-warmest March on record, Louisiana and Mississippi experienced their fourth-warmest March on record, Oklahoma experienced its tenth-warmest March on record, and the region as a whole experienced its sixth-warmest March on record. The most recent period (2015-2020) had the highest multiyear value due to very high annual values in 2015 and 2018. Daily (16-03-2023) Weekly (09-03-2023 To 15-03-2023) Monthly (01-02-2023 To 28-02-2023 ) Cumulative (From 2023-03-01) All India Districts; State-wise Districts; Meteorological Sub-divisions; States; River Basins; Rainfall Statistics; Region-Wise Rainfall Maps . Elkins, West Virginia, had its snowiest May day and snowiest month of May on record, while Concord, New Hampshire, saw measurable snow in May for the first time in over 50 years. Arkansas experienced its seventh-wettest August on record. Damage in the form of snapped and uprooted trees occurred to the west of the school, along with the more significant roof uplift and partial outer wall collapse of the schools gymnasium. Strawberry growers in Florida reported higher-than-normal fungal disease pressure and pest pressure due to unusual warmth in January and February. . On February 6th, a slow-moving low pressure system produced over 5 inches (127 mm) of rainfall across portions of western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. Dozens of swift water rescues were performed by emergency personnel, with five flood-related fatalities reported at a campground in Alexander County, NC. This July was the all-time hottest month on record for Scranton and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Buffalo, Syracuse, and LaGuardia Airport, New York; Burlington, Vermont; Baltimore, Maryland; Portland, Maine; Bridgeport, Connecticut; Elkins, West Virginia; and Dulles Airport, Virginia. Millions of acres of crops were flattened by the storm. Tulare Basin 6-station index. Non-thunderstorm wind gusts of up to 70 mph (31 m/s) were recorded in New England and on New Yorks Long Island, with reports of downed trees and wires. The largest hailstones observed during the year were teacup-sized (i.e., 3-inch or 76-mm diameter), which were reported in Vernon, AL on March 29th, Darlington County, SC on May 5th, and Lake Mary, FL on May 21st. Climate Extremes Index (USCEI) for 2020 was 80 percent above average and ranked as seventh highest in the 111-year record. The dryness extended to the east side of the Sierra Nevada into the Great Basin; Reno, Nevada saw its second driest year since 1938 with 2.72 in (69.09 mm, 37% of normal). On the northern side of the city, Frankford Creek reached moderate flood stage for the second time in a week. On November 11th and 12th, a total of 56 long-term stations across the region observed their highest daily minimum temperature on record for November, including Tampa, FL (78 degrees F, 25.6 degrees C), Savannah, GA (76 degrees F, 24.4 degrees C), Charleston, SC (19382020; 74 degrees F, 23.3 degrees C), Charlotte, NC (18782020; 70 degrees F), and Charlottesville, VA (18932020; 66 degrees F, 18.9 degrees C). Six hurricanes made U.S. landfall, tying 1886 and 1985 for the most U.S. hurricane landfalls in a single season. Storm snow totals exceeded 24 inches (61 cm) in an area stretching from central Pennsylvania through New York and into northern New England, where snow fell at rates of at least 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 cm) per hour. These conditions both improved and deteriorated through winter and into spring, with the total area experiencing at least abnormally dry conditions decreasing but the total area experiencing extreme drought conditions increasing, with a small area of exceptional drought conditions developing. The year 2020 proved to be a warm year for the Southern Region. Weather Forecast Dec 30: Rain in Surat, Nagpur and Chennai, temperature in Delhi to rise. The spatial extent of drought increased slightly from 18% at the beginning of the year to 19% at the end of the year. Pasture and rangeland conditions were rated very poor (the lowest level) for 70 to 90 percent of southern New England, while 10 percent of Pennsylvanias corn crop was rated very poor, making it some of the worst corn condition ratings in the country. Pedestrians walk through a waterlogged Parvat Patiya road during heavy rain, in Surat, on Monday, August 17, 2020. Numerous fallen trees, mudslides, and river flooding were reported in southwestern Puerto Rico, according to local emergency management officials. Back-to-back storms from February 5 to 8 brought an extreme mix of weather conditions to the Northeast. The highest winds, over 100 miles per hour (161 km per hour), were in central Iowa causing severe damage to crops and trees. On the 11th, Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport, NC (20002020) observed its second wettest day for any month on record, with 6.02 inches (153 mm) of precipitation. The tornado, the first of the year in New England, snapped and uprooted trees. In addition, Columbus, GA (18912020) and Macon, GA (18922020) observed their wettest and second wettest April day on record, with 5.92 and 4.41 inches (150 and 112 mm) of rainfall, respectively. The tornadoes and wind gusts caused structural damage and downed numerous trees. Five Category 4 and 5 storms formed in the Atlantic during 2020, tying with 1933, 1961, 1999 and 2005 for the record. In February, five of six states experienced warmer than normal conditions (Texas was slightly cooler than normal) while all six states were wetter than normal, with Mississippi experiencing its fifth-wettest February on record while Tennessee experienced its eighth-wettest February on record. Roanoke, VA (19122020) reported 8.32 inches (211 mm) of rainfall during this event, which is its fourth wettest 3-day rainfall total for any month on record. The annual amount of precipitation is an average of historical weather data collected during 1961 to 1990. . Meanwhile, parts of northwestern Alaska, the Aleutians and the central Gulf regions received below-average precipitation for the year. Ten states across the Southwest, Southeast and East Coast had their second-warmest year on record. Warm weather in February contributed to low snowfall totals in southern and eastern parts of the region. This dryness eased by mid-February, with the Northeast becoming free of abnormal dryness for the first time since July 2019. In fact, some waterways had daily record low flows and a few, including the Aroostook River in northern Maine, recorded all-time record-low flows. Caribou, Maine, received only 0.88 inches (22.35 mm) of precipitation during June, tying as the driest June on record. The Northeast had its third warmest year on record with an average temperature of 49.5 degrees F (9.7 degrees C), 2.2 degrees F (1.2 degrees C) above normal. Hurricanes Hanna and Delta were primarily rain events, with reports of 15 inches (381 mm) in southern Texas from Hanna and 17 inches (431.80 mm) in southwestern Louisiana from Delta. December 2019 was warmer and drier than normal (with the exception of Mississippi and Tennessee, which were slightly wetter than normal), with Oklahoma and Tennessee experiencing their tenth-warmest December on record while Louisiana experienced its eighth-driest December on record. All state rankings are based on the period spanning 1895-2020. On April 13th, the strongest tornado of the year across the Southeast region occurred in Hampton County, SC. (Representational) Surat and other parts of South Gujarat have been witnessing heavy rainfall since the last 24 hours. All state rankings are based on the period spanning 1895-2020. There were at least 60 injuries and 4 deaths attributed to the storm system. On the 11th, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (19112020) observed its wettest November day on record, with 6.41 inches (163 mm) of rainfall. Based on NOAA's Residential Energy Demand Temperature Index (REDTI), the contiguous U.S. temperature-related energy demand for 2020 was 31 percent of average and the 7th lowest value in the 126-year period of record. The U.S. Drought Monitor released on August 27 showed 37 percent of the Northeast in a severe or moderate drought and 23 percent as abnormally dry. The states fire tower network was extended due to increased fire risk. In a break from recent years, average annual temperatures were generally above normal across the High Plains region, with widespread departures of up to 2.0 degrees F (1.1 degrees C). Dry conditions prevented farmers from planting crops, and for those that were planted, moisture stress led to slowed growth and reduced yields. Past Weather in Surat, Gujarat, India Yesterday and Last 2 Weeks. Prior to this, there had only been four February tornadoes in Maryland between 1950 and 2019. March 22, 2020. 2. Mitchell (139.94 inches, 3,554 mm). Precipitation was primarily wetter than normal (Texas was slightly drier than normal), with Mississippi and Tennessee experiencing their sixth-wettest and eighth-wettest winters on record, respectively. Beckley, West Virginia, recorded its hottest March day since 1896 with a high temperature of 85 degrees F (29 degrees C). Isaias produced 17 tornadoes in the region (10 in Maryland, three in Delaware, two each in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and one in Connecticut), with the strongest rated EF-2. In many fields in southern Alabama, Hurricane Sally blew down the cotton crop when bolls had yet to open. Eleven of the Northeasts 35 major climate sites set or tied their record for least snowy March. March 20th saw six flooding deaths in Indiana when bridges were washed out near Laurel, Indiana. However, we live in a 3-dimensional world, meaning there's an associated volume for that water. There were scattered areas of below normal temperatures across Arkansas that averaged 0 to 1 degrees F (0.00 to 0.56 degrees C) below normal. Flash flooding due to heavy rain occurred again in parts of Maryland, Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania, and New Jersey on August 12 and 13. In addition, Augusta, GA (18712020) observed only its second trace of snowfall on Christmas Day since records began 149 years ago. A total of 85 long-term stations across the region, with at least five located in every state, observed annual precipitation totals that were ranked within their five highest values on record. Several nights of frost and freezing temperatures during the month caused some grass damage in pastures across northern and central Florida, while low-lying areas of pastures in southern Florida sustained flooding. Wisconsin, like the region, has recorded eight straight years above normal.
Northwestern University Endowment, Articles H