Kristen's Classroom: Understanding drought
Meteorologist Kristen Currie spoke with KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree about the basics of drought and what goes into the updates shown in newscasts every week.
KXAN (AUSTIN) -- Recent rainfall led to improvements in the severe drought most of Central Texas started the year experiencing. However, even half a foot of rain in the Austin-metro won't completely extinguish the drought.
Meteorologist Kristen Currie spoke with KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree about the basics of drought and what goes into the updates shown in newscasts every week.
It's important to remember that drought updates encompass more than just precipitation. It also includes other physical indicators, like reservoir levels, stream flows, vegetation health and other factors.
Drought conditions are tightly intertwined with our water cycle.
Kristen Currie will share one of her weather lessons each Friday morning, so check back next week to learn about the latest information she'll share with you and your family.