U.S. Drought Monitor Map - Current Conditions and Regional Impact #1997753 (License: Personal Use)

The map displays the latest U.S. Drought Monitor data, with colors representing drought intensity: green for normal/wet conditions, yellow for abnormally dry, orange for moderate drought, red for severe, dark red for extreme, and purple for exceptional drought. State boundaries are overlaid for geographic reference, and regional patterns reveal arid Southwest conditions contrasted with wetter Pacific Northwest and Midwest zones. Data is updated weekly by NOAA, USDA, and the National Drought Mitigation Center.

Used on government climate portals, agricultural extension sites, and news outlets during drought events; serves users seeking situational awareness for farming, water management, or disaster preparedness.