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 OBION, TENNESSEE
From 01-DEC-16 00:00:00 to 20-DEC-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted into December, but ended by the end of the month.

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

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted into December, but ended by the end of the month.

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

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted into December, but ended by the end of the month.

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

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted into December, but ended by the end of the month.

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

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted into December, but ended by the end of the month.

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

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted into December, but ended by the end of the month.

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

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted into December, but ended by the end of the month.

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

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted into December, but ended by the end of the month.

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

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted into December, but ended by the end of the month.

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

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted into December, but ended by the end of the month.

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

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted into December, but ended by the end of the month.

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

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted into December, but ended by the end of the month.

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

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted into December, but ended by the end of the month.

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

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted into December, but ended by the end of the month.

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

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted into December, but ended by the end of the month.