The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center has released its 2025 U.S. Spring outlook, projecting that drought conditions will continue in the Permian Basin.
According to a news release from NOAA, which is part of the National Weather Service, forecasts indicate above-average temperatures for the East and Gulf Coast regions, while drought conditions are expected to persist in the Southwest. This outlook provides valuable insights for agriculture, shipping, and recreation organizations to optimize their economic activities.
The U.S. Drought Monitor reports that Midland County is currently experiencing severe drought conditions, impacting approximately 136,872 residents. Other areas are facing varying levels of drought severity, including abnormal, extreme, and exceptional categories. Apart from East Texas, over 69 percent of Texas is experiencing some form of drought. February was noted as the driest month in 131 years for this region, with precipitation falling about 0.65 inches below normal levels. The year began as the tenth driest on record with a shortfall of approximately 1.1 inches in precipitation.
There is a potential for storms towards the end of the week. A detailed forecast from the National Weather Service indicates that Sunday will have a high temperature of 83 degrees Fahrenheit with wind gusts up to 15 mph tonight and a low of 51 degrees. Monday's weather is expected to be clear with temperatures reaching a high near 79 degrees and a low of 57 degrees. On Tuesday, conditions are predicted to be partly cloudy with a high near 92 degrees and a low of 60 degrees. Wednesday's forecast includes an anticipated high of 82 degrees and a low of 57 degrees. Thursday may see showers after 1 a.m., with highs near 83 degrees and lows at 57 degrees. The possibility of storms continues into Friday with highs around 76 degrees and lows near 68 degrees.