Drought assessments

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000777",
  "term": "Drought assessments",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "term_source": "Drought Assessments",
  "definition": "At the end of each month, CPC issues a long-term seasonal drought assessment. On Thursdays of each week, the CPC together with NOAA National Climatic Data Center, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the National Drought Mitigation Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, issues a weekly drought assessment called the United States Drought Monitor. These assessments review national drought conditions and indicate potential impacts for various economic sectors, such as agriculture and forestry.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/drought-assessments/"
}