Abnormally dry weather continued during the month of December and allowed the persistence of at least moderate (D2) drought conditions over most portions of the Mid-South. A semi-permanent upper ridge of high pressure resulted in little rainfall which continued the drought conditions. Dry conditions negatively impacted pastures, triggering more feeding of hay, and causing concern for hay shortages for the winter months. The drought caused river and lake levels to be at low levels.

Drought in CHICKASAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional (D4) drought conditions to begin the month slowly improved to Severe (D2) drought conditions by the end of the month.

Drought in ITAWAMBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional (D4) drought conditions to begin the month slowly improved to Severe (D2) drought conditions by the end of the month.

Drought in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional (D4) drought conditions to begin the month slowly improved to Severe (D2) drought conditions by the end of the month.

Drought in LEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional (D4) drought conditions at the beginning of the month improved by the end of the month.

Drought in BENTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 13-DEC-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme (D3) drought conditions to begin the month improved by the end of the month.

Drought in MARSHALL, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 13-DEC-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme (D3) drought conditions to begin the month improved by the end of the month.

Drought in LAFAYETTE, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 13-DEC-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme (D3) drought conditions to begin the month improved by the end of the month.

Drought in PANOLA, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 13-DEC-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme (D3) drought conditions to begin the month improved by the end of the month.

Drought in QUITMAN, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 13-DEC-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme (D3) drought conditions to begin the month improved by the end of the month.

Drought in TALLAHATCHIE, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 13-DEC-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme (D3) drought conditions to begin the month improved by the end of the month.

Drought in YALOBUSHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 13-DEC-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme (D3) drought conditions to begin the month improved by the end of the month.

Drought in CALHOUN, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 13-DEC-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme (D3) drought conditions to begin the month improved by the end of the month.

Drought in TIPPAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme (D3) drought conditions to begin the month improved by the end of the month.

Drought in ALCORN, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme (D3) drought conditions to begin the month improved by the end of the month.

Drought in TISHOMINGO, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme (D3) drought conditions to begin the month improved by the end of the month.

Drought in PRENTISS, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme (D3) drought conditions to begin the month improved by the end of the month.

Drought in UNION, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme (D3) drought conditions to begin the month improved by the end of the month.

Drought in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme (D3) drought conditions to begin the month improved by the end of the month.