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Drought - November 2012
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National Drought Overview
Detailed Drought Discussion
November 2012 marked a return to the warmth and dryness which characterized much of the year, ranking as the 20th warmest and eighth driest November (based on data back to 1895) when weather conditions are averaged across the country. Like the last several months, cool fronts swept across the country (weeks 1, 2, 3, 4), bringing below-normal monthly temperatures to most areas east of the Mississippi River. High pressure (High, or upper-level ridge), centered over the Southwest and Central Rockies, dominated the West and Great Plains with its descending air ("subsidence"), resulting in a monthly pattern of anomalous warmth there. The associated circulation pattern dumped above-normal precipitation across parts of the West from California to the Northern Rockies and northern High Plains, but it also reduced precipitation across the rest of the country (weeks 1, 2, 3, 4). The wet weather in the West nibbled away at the edge of the drought areas in the Pacific Northwest and northern High Plains, but dry weather expanded drought in the Southeast, Southern Plains, and Hawaii. Nationally, the moderate to exceptional (D1-D4) drought footprint increased to about 52.4 percent of the country, compared to last month, while the percentage in the abnormally dry to exceptional drought category increased to about 71.2 percent. About 16.8 percent of the country was in the worst drought categories (D3-D4, extreme to exceptional drought), a bit more than last month. The Palmer Drought Index, whose data go back 113 years, is relied upon for drought comparisons before 2000. The November 2012 Palmer value of 59.5 percent in moderate to extreme drought is an increase of about 7 percent compared to last month, and the percent area in severe to extreme drought increased to about 44.8 percent.
By the end of the month, the core drought areas in the U.S. included:
- a large area of moderate (D1) to exceptional (D4) drought stretching from the western High Plains, across the Northern to Southern Plains, into the Upper Midwest and Mid-Mississippi Valley;
- a persistent area of moderate to exceptional drought in the Southeast to Mid-Atlantic;
- an area of moderate to extreme (D3) drought across much of the West; and
- much of Hawaii, where moderate to extreme drought persisted.
Palmer Drought Index
The Palmer drought indices measure the balance between moisture demand (evapotranspiration driven by temperature) and moisture supply (precipitation). The Palmer Z Index depicts moisture conditions for the current month, while the Palmer Hydrological Drought Index (PHDI) and Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI) depict the current month's cumulative moisture conditions integrated over the last several months.
Used together, the Palmer Z Index and PHDI maps show that the November short-term drought conditions exacerbated long-term drought conditions across the nation's drought areas (November PHDI compared to October PHDI), resulting in an increase in the percent area under drought. The November short-term dryness essentially neutralized the areas of October moistness that had developed in the Northeast to Ohio Valley. The areas that received above-normal precipitation were mostly in the Northwest, which was for the most part drought-free.
Standardized Precipitation Index
The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) measures moisture supply. The SPI maps here show the spatial extent of anomalously wet and dry areas at time scales ranging from 1 month to 24 months.
The 1-month SPI map shows the area of November dryness covering most of the country east of the Mississippi River, the Southern and Central Plains, and the Central Rockies to Southwest. Near normal to wet conditions stretched from northern California, across the Northwest, to the Northern High Plains. Much of the Northwest (especially coastal sections) shows up as wet at all time scales. The Northeast is dry at the 1-month time scale but near normal to wet at the 2- to 24-month time scales. Dryness dominates in the Southeast at all time scales, except wet conditions are evident at 6 to 12 months along the Gulf Coast. The Ohio Valley has evidence of wet conditions at 3 and 24 months, but dry conditions at 2, 6, 9, and 12 months. Dry conditions dominate at all time scales across the Southwest to Southern and Central Plains, spreading into the Northern Plains and Midwest on the 6- to 12-month SPI maps.
Agricultural and Hydrological Indices and Impacts
Drought conditions were reflected in numerous agricultural, hydrological, and other meteorological indicators, both observed and modeled.
Based on end-of-November (November 26th) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports, winter wheat emergence was hampered by drought in several central states, with 65 percent of the winter wheat in drought. Overall, 26 percent of the winter wheat was rated in poor to very poor condition (compared to 15 percent a month ago), although that number was much higher in South Dakota (64 percent), Nebraska (46 percent), Oklahoma (44 percent), and Texas (40 percent). About 65 percent of the domestic hay acreage and 73 percent of the domestic cattle inventory were in an area experiencing drought.
- NOAA Climate Prediction Center (CPC) modeled soil moisture anomalies and percentiles for the end of the month, and soil moisture anomaly change compared to previous month;
- CPC's Leaky Bucket model soil moisture percentiles;
- NLDAS (North American Land Data Assimilation System) modeled soil moisture percentiles for the top soil layer and total soil layer;
- VIC (University of Washington Variable Infiltration Capacity macroscale hydrologic model) modeled soil moisture percentiles, and soil moisture percentile change compared to previous month;
- Vegetation Drought Response Index (VegDRI);
- the NOAA/NESDIS satellite-based Vegetation Health Index (VHI);
- USGS observed streamflow;
- VIC 1-, 2-, 3-, and 6-month runoff percentiles;
- NLDAS modeled streamflow anomalies and percentiles;
- NLDAS model runoff anomalies and percentiles;
- USGS groundwater observations (real-time network, climate response network, total active network);
- USDA snow water content observations for the West (SNOTEL station percentiles, SNOTEL station percent of normal, SNOTEL basin percent of normal and percent of average) and Alaska (SNOTEL station percent of normal, SNOTEL basin percent of normal);
- VIC modeled snow water content percentile;
- USDA statewide reservoir storage as percent of capacity;
- total precipitation (plotted by the USGS, NOAA National Weather Service [NWS], and NOAA High Plains Regional Climate Center [HPRCC]);
- percent of normal precipitation and precipitation percentiles (NWS, CPC, HPRCC station observations, Leaky Bucket model), precipitation anomalies (CPC);
- NCDC statewide precipitation ranks;
- USGS number of days with precipitation and maximum number of consecutive dry days;
- temperature departures from normal (CPC, HPRCC) and temperature percentiles (CPC, Leaky Bucket);
- NCDC standardized temperature departures and statewide temperature ranks; and
- number of record warm daily low temperatures, record daily high temperatures, record daily low temperatures, and record cool daily high temperatures, set during the month (from NCDC's daily records analysis).
Regional Discussion
Hawaii: November 2012 was another very dry month for the Hawaiian Islands. The pattern of below-normal rainfall was evident at most time periods (especially the last 2 months, but also the last 3, 6, 8, 12, and 36 months, year-to-date, water year-to-date, and, for the southern islands, the last 24 months), and streamflow was below normal across the islands. Moderate to extreme drought affected 54 percent of the state, a little more than last month.
Alaska: Most of the stations in Alaska were drier and cooler than normal during November. The dryness is widespread at 2 months (water year-to-date). But the pattern shifts at longer time scales, with dryness evident from the southeast panhandle to interior southeast stations (at 3, 6, and 8 months) then becoming mixed (at the year-to-date and 12-, 24-, and 36-month time scales). An area of abnormal dryness covered the northern areas to south central Alaska on the USDM map.
Puerto Rico: Southeastern Puerto Rico was drier than normal during November with a mixed precipitation pattern across the rest of the island. The pattern of dryness in the southeast is evident at longer time scales (2 months [water-year-to-date] and year-to-date, but especially the last 3 to 6 months). Except for a few gauges in the east, November monthly streamflow was generally near normal. The November 27th USDM map was free of any drought or abnormally dry areas.
Over a third of the U.S. was very dry (the driest ten percent of the historical record) during November 2012, marking the driest November since 1976 by this measure. On a statewide basis, November 2012 ranked in the driest third of the historical record for November for 22 states — mostly east of the Mississippi — with five states (Connecticut, Florida, New Hampshire, Vermont, West Virginia) second driest in the 1895-2012 record.
The spatial pattern of dryness at the three-month time scale was centered from the Southwest to Upper Midwest and in the Southeast. Three states (Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota) fell in the top ten driest category for September-November 2012, while another 14 ranked in the driest third of the historical record for November. |
At the six-month time scale the Central Rockies to Central Plains were the epicenter of dryness, with Nebraska and Wyoming having the driest June-November in the 1895-2012 record. Eight other states (from the Southwest to the Upper Midwest) were in the top ten driest category and an additional twelve states (from the West to Midwest and in the Southeast) ranked in the driest third of the historical record for June-November.
The spatial pattern of dryness for the year-to-date was similar to that for the twelve-month time scale, with dryness stretching across the country from the Intermountain Basin to the East Coast. A large epicenter of dryness was located from the Central Rockies to the Midwest, with smaller ones in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Coast.
Colorado had its driest January-November during 2012, and Nebraska and Wyoming had both their driest January-November (NE, WY) and December-November (NE, WY) in the 1895-2012 record. Eight other states ranked in the top ten driest category for the year-to-date (January-November) and another 19 were in the driest third of the historical record. A total of eight states were in the top ten driest category for the last twelve months (December-November) and another 21 were in the driest third of the historical record.
As noted earlier, 26 percent of the winter wheat crop was rated in poor to very poor condition, a jump of 11 percent compared to last month. November 2012 ranked as the 13th driest November in the 1895-2012 record averaged across the Winter Wheat agricultural belt, with April-November third driest and the year-to-date eighth driest. For the smaller Primary Hard Red Winter Wheat belt, November 2012 ranked 23rd driest, October-November tenth driest, April-November second driest, and the year-to-date third driest (behind January-November 1956 and January-November 1910). The aggregate PDSI for the Primary Hard Red Winter Wheat area reached the lowest value since the 1950s, while the PDSI for the broader Winter Wheat area was far less extreme since this larger area encompassed counties that have seen wetter conditions during 2012. While the PDSI for the Primary Hard Red Winter Wheat belt is the worst in over 50 years, the PDSI values for the droughts of the 1930s and 1950s were much more severe.
River Basin | Rank |
Pacific Northwest | 18th wettest |
California | 42nd driest |
Great Basin | 19th driest |
Lower Colorado | 18th driest |
Upper Colorado | driest |
Rio Grande | 12th driest |
Texas Gulf Coast | 49th driest |
Arkansas-White-Red | 10th driest |
Lower Mississippi | 47th driest |
Missouri | 3rd driest |
Souris-Red-Rainy | 34th driest |
Upper Mississippi | 8th driest |
Great Lakes | 41st driest |
Tennessee | 32nd driest |
Ohio | 16th driest |
South Atlantic-Gulf | 41st driest |
Mid-Atlantic | 33rd driest |
New England | 56th wettest |
Several river basins have experienced unusually dry conditions during 2012, with the Upper Colorado having the driest January-November in the 1895-2012 record. As noted by the Midwest Regional Climate Center, drought has contributed to low water issues from the Great Lakes to the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, with navigation on the Mississippi River becoming a growing concern as levels continued to drop through November. The Missouri River basin had the third driest January-November in 2012 (behind 1936 and 1934), the Upper Mississippi had the eighth driest January-November, and the Ohio River basin ranked 16th driest. For the Mississippi River and all of its tributaries north of Memphis, Tennessee, January-November 2012 ranked as the third driest January-November on record, again, behind 1936 and 1934. For comparison, January-November 1988 ranked fourth driest for this basin. The aggregate PDSI for the Missouri basin reached the lowest value since the 1950s, while the aggregate PDSI for the broader Mississippi and its tributaries was the lowest since only 1988.
Percent area of the Western U.S. in moderate to extreme drought, January 1900 to present, based on the Palmer Drought Index.
Like last month, beneficial precipitation fell in the northern parts of the West this month, while much of the rest of the West was drier than normal. Widespread above-normal temperatures caused the precipitation to fall more as rain than snow, resulting in a pattern of above-normal precipitation but below-normal snow water content at the high elevation (SNOTEL) stations in the north. Precipitation for high elevation and low elevation stations in the south, as well as snow water content for the high elevation locations (stations, basin averages), was generally below average. The Southwest was especially dry, both in the short term (October-November water year-to-date) and long term (last 12 months, December-November). Reservoir storage was below average, statewide, in most of the western states, but near to slightly above average in Montana and Washington where beneficial precipitation has fallen. According to the USDM, 73 percent of the West was experiencing moderate to exceptional drought at the end of November, a three percent decrease compared to October. The Palmer Drought Index percent area statistic was about 67 percent, an increase compared to last month.
Drought has affected the nation for most of 2012. The year began with 27.5 percent of the contiguous U.S. in moderate to extreme drought (based on the Palmer Drought Index) with separate drought epicenters in the Southwest to Southeast and parts of the Northwest and Upper Midwest. Drought expanded to 61.8 percent of the country by July and stretched from California to the Carolinas, and Texas to North Dakota. The percent area has stayed above 50 percent since the summer, ending at 59.5 percent in November. Although every drought is different, historical analogs to the current drought can be determined by comparing the spatial pattern and intensity of various climate indicators using statistical tools such as the correlation coefficient and mean absolute difference. In the table below, the conditions for January-November 2012 were averaged and compared to the January-November average conditions for all past years in the 1900-2012 national drought record. The top five years for each of four criteria are listed in the table, with the four criteria being:
Rank* | Precipitation | PHDI | Percent Area** | Palmer Z Index |
January-November 2012 Statewide Precipitation Ranks | January-November 2012 | January-November 2012 (47.7%) | January-November 2012 | |
1966 | 1955 | 1931 (47.7%) | 1955 | |
1988 | 1956 | 1956 (47.9%) | 1988 | |
1953 | 2000 | 1955 (48.0%) | 1934 | |
1956 | 1981 | 2002 (42.8%) | 1910 | |
1955 | 1902 | 1954 (53.3%) | 1956 |
** (Average percent area in moderate to extreme drought for January-November of the given year.)
Two years are common in each criteria: 1955 and 1956. The average percent area in drought for these two years is almost identical to the average percent area in 2012, and the spatial pattern and intensity of the dryness (as measured by precipitation, PHDI, and Palmer Z Index) during these two years are a close match to that of 2012.
Rank* | PHDI (November only) |
PHDI (any month) |
Nov. 2012 PHDI | Nov. 2012 PHDI | |
Nov. 1955 | June 1955 | |
Nov. 1956 | March 1957 | |
Nov. 1933 | May 1955 | |
Nov. 1934 | April 1955 | |
Nov. 1939 | June 1956 |
The spatial pattern of drought (PHDI) for November 2012 was compared to the spatial pattern of drought (PHDI) for all other months in the historical record using the mean absolute difference statistical tool. In the table to the left, the top five Novembers having the closest match to November 2012 are listed in the first column, and the top five months of any of the twelve months (January-December) are listed in the second column. Again, the 1950s have the closest match, with November 1955 and November 1956 being the closest November analogs.
(January-November) Temperature (and Jan-Nov temperature rank, average percent area in drought)
Rank* | January-November 2012 Statewide Temperature Ranks (warmest, 47.7%) |
1998 (3rd warmest, 8.9%) | |
2006 (4th warmest, 31.5%) | |
1921 (10th warmest, 12.8%) | |
1990 (5th warmest, 31.7%) | |
1953 (13th warmest, 32.6%) |
The dryness during the 2012 drought was accompanied by record heat. The spatial pattern of January-November average temperature for 2012 was compared to the spatial pattern of January-November average temperature for all other years in the historical record using the mean absolute difference statistical tool. The table to the right lists the top five years having the closest spatial pattern match to 2012. The year having the closest spatial pattern to January-November 2012 average temperature was 1998, which was the third warmest, nationally, for January-November (behind 2012 and 1934). Most of the country, except for the Southwest, had January-November 1998 average temperatures above to much above average. But 1998 was not a drought year on a national scale, with only an average 8.9 percent of the country experiencing moderate to extreme drought. The year with the next closest spatial pattern of January-November average temperatures was 2006, which was a drought year, nationally. Like 1998, most of the country in 2006 was warmer to much warmer than average, except for the Southeast. Next was 1921, which had widespread record heat in the midwestern and eastern states, but it was not a drought year, nationally. The fourth and fifth closest spatial matches, 1990 and 1953, had widespread drought. The warmth during those two years was as widespread as in 2012, although not quite as warm. It is interesting to note that the second warmest year nationally, 1934, was a drought year — in fact, it had the greatest average January-November percent area in moderate to extreme drought (65.7%) — with record heat in the western and central states. But most of the Northeast was colder than average, which is significantly different from the 2012 spatial pattern. The sixth through ninth warmest years nationally — 2005, 2000, 1999, and 2007, respectively — had widespread warmth, but the magnitude of the warmth, spatially, was not as severe as 2012 or the other years.
NOAA Regional Climate Centers:
A more detailed drought discussion, provided by the NOAA Regional Climate Centers and others, can be found below.
West — Upper Colorado River Basin — Pacific Islands
As described by the High Plains Regional Climate Center, November 2012 was warm and dry across the majority of the High Plains region. Temperatures for the year continued to be among the warmest on record for locations in each state of the region. Precipitation totals for November were well below normal across the majority of the region. A large swath extending from Colorado and Kansas up into southern North Dakota received as little as 25 percent of normal precipitation. In addition, some locations did not receive any measurable precipitation. For instance, Goodland, Kansas received just a trace of precipitation this month and tied with 1959, 1939, and 1932 for its driest November on record (period of record 1895-2012). Goodland has been experiencing exceptional drought conditions (D4) since the end of July. A few areas of the region did get ample precipitation this month including northern and central North Dakota and north-central Wyoming. Although drought conditions were downgraded in parts of North Dakota where beneficial precipitation fell, the drought continued to have impacts elsewhere. For example, the Fern Lake Fire in Rocky Mountain National Park has burned for more than 6 weeks due to the combination of high winds and dry conditions. According to the Coloradoan, by the end of the month, more than 3,500 acres had burned since the fire started on October 9th. Even though the harvest season has come to a close, the dry weather continued to impact agriculture across the region as well. The major concerns were the condition of winter wheat and the replenishment of soil moisture. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the winter wheat ratings across the U.S. were the worst since 1985. Winter wheat emergence was still just behind the 5-year average in Colorado, Nebraska, and South Dakota. The two hardest hit states were Nebraska and South Dakota, where the percentage of the winter wheat crop rated in good condition was only 14 and 2 percent, respectively. Neither state's crop was rated in excellent condition.
According to the USDM, drought conditions remained widespread over the past month. Overall, about 94 percent of the region was still in moderate (D1) to exceptional (D4) drought. This was down slightly from the end of last month when 98 percent of the region was in D1-D4. Although Nebraska had a very slight improvement over last month, it was still the hardest hit state in the region, with 77 percent in the D4 designation. Wyoming had a slight increase in D4 in the eastern portion of the state as well. Unfortunately, there were slight improvements in only limited parts of the region. North Dakota received beneficial precipitation which led to improvements in the north-central part of the state where much of the D1 was downgraded to abnormally dry conditions (D0). By the end of the month a couple of areas of western and central North Dakota were completely drought free.
As explained by the Southern Regional Climate Center, November was a very dry month for the entire Southern region, with a strong majority of stations averaging less than half of the monthly normal precipitation total. Collectively, it was the fourth driest November on record (1895-2012) for the region, which averaged only 0.93 inch (23.62 mm) of precipitation. November temperature averages in the Southern region were split longitudinally down the middle, with the western half of the region experiencing a warmer than average month, while the eastern half experienced a colder than average month. The dry conditions in the Southern region have not allowed for much improvement in drought status. The significant lack of November precipitation led to widespread extreme and exceptional drought in Oklahoma and northwestern Texas. In addition, an area of severe drought was now present in the western panhandle of Texas. A one category improvement did occur in western Tennessee and northeastern Arkansas. The area, which was classified as severe drought, was now classified as moderate drought.
In Texas, one of the biggest concerns this time of year is the winter wheat crop, and the lack of rain in the short term is taking its toll: between 40 and 45 percent of all Texas winter wheat is rated as poor or very poor and that number is increasing rapidly. Additionally, grasslands continue to dry out, making it difficult for ranchers to put their herds out. On the positive side, pecan farmers are expected to have above normal harvests this year: 67 million pounds compared to the 52 million pound average (Information provided by the Texas Office of State Climatology). Surface water declines have driven many meetings and symposiums in Texas, as water supplies continue to decline during a period of recharge or maintenance, such as in Corpus Christi, whose total water supply is at 40.6 percent. The city of El Paso currently is planning to drill nine new wells to meet water demands at a cost of $3.5 million. Other plans include a new pipeline between Stillhouse Hollow and Belton Lakes, estimated to cost approximately $500 million, diverting water from the Colorado River that would normally be reserved for rice farmers, and instituting water restrictions (Information provided by the Texas Office of State Climatology).
As summarized by the Midwest Regional Climate Center, November precipitation was below normal across the Midwest. Only small pockets of northern Minnesota and Upper Michigan reached normal for the month while all nine states had areas with less than 25 percent of normal. Most of the southeastern half of the region received less than half of their normal precipitation in November. Statewide totals in Ohio (4th), Indiana (4th), Kentucky (5th), and Michigan (7th) all ranked among the 10 driest Novembers since 1895. Fall precipitation totals ranged widely from southern Illinois and northern Ohio with over 150 percent of normal to most of Minnesota with less than 50 percent of normal for the three-month period. Year-to-date statewide precipitation totals ranged from 70 percent to 95 percent of normal. Iowa (8th) and Missouri (9th) ranked among the top 10 driest January to November periods since 1895. November temperatures in the Midwest were moderate with departures ranging from 2 degrees F (1 C) along the Iowa-Minnesota border to as much as 5 degrees F (3 C) below normal in parts of eastern Kentucky. Two warm spells during the month, the first coming on the 10th to the 12th and the second on the 22nd and 23rd, were responsible for most of the 600 plus daily temperature records. Just dozens of record lows were recorded. Fall (September to November) temperatures ranged from near normal to below normal across the region. Kentucky ranked as the 6th coolest fall dating back to 1895 with temperatures 2.2 degrees F (1.2 C) below normal. The cooler November and fall temperatures have cooled the year-to-date temperatures slightly but all nine states remain among the five warmest January to November periods dating back 118 years.
Drought remained a serious issue in the western half of the Midwest. Moderate drought extended across most of the western half of the region with areas of extreme drought in Minnesota and Iowa at the end of the month. A little over half (55 percent) of the Midwest was in drought and 9 percent was in extreme drought as November came to a close. The drought has contributed to low water issues from the Great Lakes to the Missouri and Mississippi rivers to lakes and farm ponds. Navigation on the Mississippi River is a growing concern as levels continued to drop through November. In Iowa near Des Moines, Saylorville Reservoir fell to within inches (cm) of its record low stage. Recharge of soil moisture also is a concern with the low precipitation totals.
As noted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center, November was an exceptionally dry month across the Southeast, as over 100 locations recorded one of their top five driest Novembers on record. Many of these locations recorded less than 2 inches (50.8 mm) of precipitation for the month, or less than 50 percent of normal. The driest locations were found across Florida, where monthly totals were less than 10 percent of normal in many places. Two locations in Florida (Moore Haven Lock and Inverness) did not record any measurable rainfall for the month. Monthly precipitation was also below normal across most of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Mean temperatures in November were below normal across most of the Southeast region, except across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where monthly temperatures were between 1 and 3 degrees F (0.5 and 1.6 degrees C) above normal. The warmest weather occurred during the first half of the month, with temperatures exceeding 80 degrees F (26.7 degrees C) across parts of Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina from the 3rd to the 5th of the month. Temperatures reached 70 degrees F (21.1 degrees C) as far north as northern Virginia from the 11th to the 13th of the month. A cold spell occurred in between these periods over a large portion of region, with subfreezing temperatures recorded as far south as southern Alabama from the 6th to the 8th of the month. Over 200 daily low maximum temperature records were tied or broken across the region during this three-day period. The coldest weather of the month occurred over Thanksgiving weekend, with subfreezing temperatures recorded as far south as central Florida on the 25th of the month.
The lack of rainfall in November resulted in an expansion of drought conditions across the Southeast. By the end of the month, nearly 70 percent of the region was classified as abnormally dry or in drought according to the USDM, up from 40 percent at the end of October. The biggest changes were an expansion of moderate drought (D1) into central North Carolina and Virginia and the re-emergence of abnormally dry (D0) and moderate drought conditions across the Florida Panhandle. Areas of severe to exceptional drought (D2 to D4) across central Georgia expanded slightly across the state and into parts of eastern Alabama by the end of the month. The persistent dryness across Georgia continued to place stress on water supplies. Lake Lanier, which is the primary water supply for Atlanta, reached its lowest level since March 2009. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported a drop of almost 4.5 feet (1.4 m) in November, which is the largest one month decline in more than five years. Releases from several reservoirs were modified in response to the dryness across North Carolina and mandatory water restrictions began to be implemented. Although the dry weather aided farmers in completing their harvests for the season, the lack of rainfall and cool temperatures affected the growth of cool season forages, and several small grain crops have been slow to germinate due to the lack of moisture. Some farmers were concerned that these crops may have difficulty surviving the winter if their growth remains stunted.
As explained by the Northeast Regional Climate Center, despite a mid-month warm up, the Northeast was cooler than normal for November 2012. Even though it was a wet start to the month for several states, November 2012 went into the record books as the 2nd driest since 1895. With an average of 1.04 inches (26.42 mm), the region received only 27 percent of normal precipitation. The record driest November was 1917 when the Northeast received only 0.88 inch (22.35 mm) of precipitation. All states were drier than average. Departures ranged from 16 percent of normal in Connecticut, their 2nd driest November, to 37 percent of normal in New Jersey, their 11th driest. The Northeast was slightly drier than average for autumn with 11.36 inches (288.54 mm) of precipitation (98 percent of normal). The region was split down the middle with half of the states drier and half the states wetter than normal. The USDM issued November 27 indicated abnormal dryness continued in upstate New York while a new area of abnormal dryness popped up near the Vermont-New Hampshire border and in central/southern West Virginia.
As summarized by the Western Regional Climate Center, while most of the conterminous United States remained drier than normal this month, several systems delivered above-average precipitation to portions of the Northwest. Over the last few days of November, a series of atmospheric rivers (narrow filaments of high water vapor transport with subtropical origins) brought heavy precipitation to northern and central California as well as parts of Oregon and Idaho. Throughout the West, average monthly temperatures remained above normal with many locations reporting a positive anomaly of at least 3.0 F (1.6 C).
Dry and warm conditions prevailed for much of the Southwest this month. Phoenix, Arizona saw its second warmest November on record at an average 68.4 F (20.2 C). Records at Phoenix began in 1895. In Colorado, Denver airport received only 1.7 in (43 mm) of snowfall this month, 20 percent of its normal 8.7 in (223 mm). In the Great Basin, Las Vegas, Nevada recorded its 3rd warmest November at 60.1 F (15.6 C) in a record dating back to 1937 and Ely, Nevada logged its 4th warmest November at 39.8 F (4.3 C), 6.1 F (3.4 C) above normal. Tonopah, Nevada tied 1995 for warmest autumn on record with a September-October-November average of 56.0 F (13.3 C). Records in Tonopah began in 1902. Throughout New Mexico, year-to-date average temperatures have been some of the highest on record. The January-November average temperature in Albuquerque was 62.0 F (16.7 C), the warmest such period in a record beginning in 1914. Roswell and Clayton also saw near-record year to date average temperatures. In addition, Clayton experienced its driest January-November period, receiving only 7.4 in (188 mm) so far this year and no precipitation this month. Normal January-November precipitation at Clayton is 15.43 in (392 mm) and records began in 1896.
The Northwest was dominated by wet and warm conditions. Between November 28-30, 3-day precipitation totals farther south at windward locations in California's Coast Range between Big Sur and the San Francisco Bay Area were over 6 in (152 mm). This event brought monthly totals to over 200 percent of normal at some locations. Farther inland, some of the highest 3-day totals in the southern Cascades and northern Sierra Nevada were over 8 in (203 mm). Several long-standing daily precipitation records were surpassed in northern California and Oregon. Seattle, Washington recorded its 4th wettest November on record with a total of 9.17 in (233 mm) and also its 9th warmest at an average 47.4 F (8.6 C) for the month. Several other western Washington locations also recorded top 10 warmest November temperatures. Above-normal monthly precipitation totals were also observed throughout Montana, providing relief from persistent dry conditions this year. For the year-to-date, 2012 was the warmest on record at Billings with an average 53.3 F (11.8 C) and also the driest at a total 6.86 in (174 mm). Records at Billings began in 1934. Miles City, Montana and Sheridan, Wyoming also experienced top 10 warmest and driest conditions year-to-date on record.
Dry conditions persisted in Hawaii. Following its driest October in a record beginning in 1950, Lihue, Kauai received only 0.58 in (14.7 mm) this month and tied 1968 for the driest November on record. Stations throughout the state recorded below normal precipitation, with percentages of normal as low as 9 percent in Honolulu. At the end of November, the USDM classified 54 percent of the state as experiencing some level of drought and the rest of the state abnormally dry.
Upper Colorado River Basin: As reported by the Colorado Climate Center, the December 4th NIDIS (National Integrated Drought Information System) assessment for the Upper Colorado River Basin (UCRB) indicated that, for the month of November, most of the UCRB received below average precipitation. The Wasatch and Uintah ranges in Utah received between 2 and 3 inches for the month, while much of the higher elevations of western Colorado and southwest Wyoming received between 0.5 and 1.5 inches. This is below normal for this time of year though and most of the basin saw between 10 percent and 50 percent of average precipitation. East of the basin, the rest of Colorado was very dry, with most of eastern Colorado receiving less than 0.5 inch for the month and between 0 percent and 25 percent of the normal moisture received for November. Accumulated snowpack was much less than average on the east side of the UCRB and slightly below average on the west side of the basin. Sub-basins in western Colorado and along the Colorado River valley in eastern Utah are all between 15 percent and 45 percent of average snowpack. Northeast Utah and southwest Wyoming basins are around 80 percent to 100 percent of average snowpack. For the month of November, all of the UCRB saw warmer than average temperatures. With warmer than average temperatures, there is a risk that the snowpack that has built up could possibly melt back down.
As of December 2nd, about 27 percent of the USGS streamgages in the UCRB recorded normal (25th to 75th percentile) to above normal 7-day average streamflows. About 45 percent percent of the gages in the basin are recording much below normal or low (i.e. lowest on record) streamflows, and only one gage recorded above normal flows. Much below normal flows are concentrated around the Colorado River headwaters in Colorado and along the lower San Juan River. The best conditions (near normal) are concentrated around the Upper Green River. Many of the gages are under frozen conditions and the number of reporting sites has decreased from 130 gages one month ago to 73 gages.
The VIC soil moisture model shows dry soils through most of Wyoming, with soil dryness below the 20th percentile in northeast Utah and northwest Colorado. When modeled soil moisture is combined with snowpack, northwest Colorado shows dryness below the 5th percentile, while northeast Utah shows dryness below the 10th percentile. Dry soils also show up in southeast Colorado with near normal soil moisture in north-central Colorado and in the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado. Last month, many of the major reservoirs in the UCRB saw smaller volume decreases than what is normal for this time of year, with Flaming Gorge staying near steady and Lake Granby seeing a slight increase. Dillon, Lake Powell, and McPhee saw larger decreases than what is normal for this time of year. Most of the reservoirs are between 60 percent and 80 percent of their early December averages and around 60 percent to 80 percent of last year's volumes.
Pacific Islands: According to reports from National Weather Service offices, the Pacific ENSO Applications Climate Center (PEAC), and partners, conditions varied across the Pacific Islands.
As noted by the National Weather Service office in Honolulu, in October and November, record low precipitation totals occurred at several locations in the state. Fortunately for Kauai, the first week of December produced 2 to 4 inches of rainfall which should help bring some drought relief but the rest of the state has thus far remained dry. The drought depiction for Kauai remained unchanged over the past month. This includes extreme drought, or D3 category conditions in the USDM map, over the southeastern portion of the island, and severe drought, or the D2 category, over south Kauai from Koloa to Waimea. It is too soon to tell how much improvement the recent rains will bring though it is estimated to be about one D-category worth of change. Extreme drought also remains in place over the southwest slopes of Lanai, western Molokai and southwest Maui from Kihei to Makena. Big Island extreme drought continues to cover most of the south Kohala district, the Pohakuloa region of the Hamakua district, the north-facing slopes of Hualalai in the north Kona district and the lower elevations of southwest Kau. Severe drought persists in Maui county on central and northeastern areas of Lanai, the lower leeward slopes of the west Maui mountains, and the western slopes of Haleakala from Haiku to Kaupo. On the Big Island, the main area of severe drought is in the Humuula Saddle. Moderate drought, or the D1 category, expanded into the south Hilo and Puna districts in recent weeks.
Some drought impacts impacts in Hawaii include the following:
On other Pacific Islands (maps — Micronesia, Marshall Islands, basinwide), November was drier than normal for Guam and Koror, and much drier than normal for Kwajalein and Saipan. November rainfall amounts at Guam, Kwajalein, and Saipan were below six inches. Kwajalein has been well below normal for the last three months and Koror has been below normal for the last two months. Total rainfall for the last 12 months (December 2011-November 2012) was above normal for all stations except Koror, Kwajalein, Majuro, and Pohnpei.
Station Name | Dec 2011 | Jan 2012 | Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | Apr 2012 | May 2012 | Jun 2012 | Jul 2012 | Aug 2012 | Sep 2012 | Oct 2012 | Nov 2012 | Dec 2011- Nov 2012 |
Chuuk | 125% | 57% | 181% | 107% | 40% | 173% | 131% | 141% | 169% | 86% | 128% | 144% | 117% |
Guam NAS | 103% | 162% | 94% | 215% | 121% | 224% | 107% | 66% | 179% | 126% | 92% | 74% | 102% |
Kapingamarangi | 124% | 109% | 71% | 121% | 102% | 143% | 179% | 146% | 192% | 147% | 138% | 167% | 121% |
Koror | 97% | 36% | 126% | 121% | 120% | 122% | 95% | 88% | 102% | 111% | 78% | 67% | 88% |
Kosrae | 174% | 65% | 185% | 60% | 84% | 86% | 99% | 124% | 144% | 109% | 113% | 119% | 94% |
Kwajalein | 84% | 134% | 114% | 84% | 68% | 161% | 117% | 120% | 95% | 57% | 73% | 45% | 86% |
Lukonor | 251% | 86% | 124% | 135% | 76% | 106% | 125% | 82% | 73% | 148% | 74% | 178% | 104% |
Majuro | 91% | 107% | 65% | 194% | 97% | 59% | 81% | 68% | 87% | 67% | 46% | 154% | 89% |
Pago Pago | 75% | 61% | 98% | 131% | 90% | 126% | 115% | 105% | 59% | 195% | 54% | 181% | 92% |
Pohnpei | 110% | 82% | 138% | 98% | 45% | 115% | 100% | 92% | 96% | 90% | 82% | 109% | 92% |
Saipan | 110% | 77% | 183% | 35% | 33% | 166% | 118% | 77% | 135% | 101% | 172% | 31% | 108% |
Yap | 116% | 33% | 117% | 185% | 89% | 142% | 99% | 84% | 128% | 187% | 140% | 121% | 116% |
Station Name | Dec 2011 | Jan 2012 | Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | Apr 2012 | May 2012 | Jun 2012 | Jul 2012 | Aug 2012 | Sep 2012 | Oct 2012 | Nov 2012 | Dec 2011- Nov 2012 |
Chuuk | 14.01 | 5.74 | 13.13 | 8.87 | 5.02 | 19.56 | 15.27 | 16.92 | 21.78 | 10.04 | 14.68 | 15.30 | 160.32 |
Guam NAS | 5.24 | 6.50 | 2.85 | 4.45 | 3.05 | 7.63 | 6.63 | 6.74 | 26.42 | 15.98 | 10.56 | 5.45 | 101.5 |
Kapingamarangi | 12.19 | 9.94 | 6.61 | 13.82 | 13.91 | 17.24 | 24.68 | 20.65 | 15.57 | 14.56 | 11.32 | 15.44 | 175.93 |
Koror | 10.79 | 3.65 | 10.81 | 9.03 | 8.79 | 14.49 | 16.54 | 16.36 | 13.72 | 13.01 | 9.23 | 7.68 | 134.1 |
Kosrae | 28.11 | 10.89 | 23.93 | 9.59 | 14.70 | 15.35 | 14.56 | 18.55 | 20.46 | 15.52 | 12.33 | 16.49 | 200.48 |
Kwajalein | 5.59 | 4.22 | 3.01 | 1.97 | 3.58 | 10.82 | 8.08 | 11.83 | 9.23 | 6.17 | 8.18 | 5.09 | 77.77 |
Lukonor | 28.34 | 7.22 | 11.06 | 12.51 | 8.60 | 12.35 | 14.53 | 13.08 | 10.26 | 15.02 | 8.39 | 16.18 | 157.54 |
Majuro | 10.37 | 8.27 | 4.46 | 12.75 | 9.14 | 5.96 | 8.89 | 7.54 | 10.15 | 7.47 | 5.84 | 20.69 | 111.53 |
Pago Pago | 9.69 | 8.14 | 11.76 | 14.00 | 8.41 | 12.15 | 6.13 | 5.84 | 3.19 | 12.73 | 4.99 | 18.34 | 115.37 |
Pohnpei | 17.61 | 10.75 | 13.17 | 12.92 | 8.31 | 22.98 | 14.86 | 14.21 | 13.62 | 11.27 | 12.59 | 16.18 | 168.47 |
Saipan | 4.23 | 1.96 | 4.75 | 0.66 | 0.88 | 3.96 | 4.26 | 6.86 | 17.73 | 10.24 | 18.31 | 1.75 | 75.59 |
Yap | 9.91 | 2.11 | 6.09 | 8.43 | 5.00 | 11.14 | 11.95 | 12.74 | 18.92 | 25.19 | 17.08 | 10.67 | 139.23 |
Station Name | Dec 2011 | Jan 2012 | Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | Apr 2012 | May 2012 | Jun 2012 | Jul 2012 | Aug 2012 | Sep 2012 | Oct 2012 | Nov 2012 | Dec 2011- Nov 2012 |
Chuuk | 11.25 | 10.10 | 7.25 | 8.32 | 12.47 | 11.30 | 11.66 | 11.98 | 12.86 | 11.71 | 11.51 | 10.61 | 136.77 |
Guam NAS | 5.11 | 4.01 | 3.03 | 2.07 | 2.53 | 3.40 | 6.18 | 10.14 | 14.74 | 12.66 | 11.44 | 7.38 | 99.09 |
Kapingamarangi | 9.84 | 9.15 | 9.27 | 11.43 | 13.64 | 12.08 | 13.78 | 14.15 | 8.13 | 9.93 | 8.19 | 9.27 | 145.85 |
Koror | 11.16 | 10.18 | 8.56 | 7.44 | 7.32 | 11.83 | 17.48 | 18.53 | 13.50 | 11.77 | 11.84 | 11.39 | 152.90 |
Kosrae | 16.11 | 16.67 | 12.93 | 16.06 | 17.51 | 17.75 | 14.64 | 14.91 | 14.22 | 14.22 | 10.94 | 13.83 | 213.87 |
Kwajalein | 6.66 | 3.16 | 2.64 | 2.35 | 5.26 | 6.72 | 6.93 | 9.87 | 9.74 | 10.74 | 11.18 | 11.28 | 90.41 |
Lukonor | 11.27 | 8.41 | 8.93 | 9.26 | 11.31 | 11.69 | 11.65 | 15.93 | 14.04 | 10.15 | 11.32 | 9.08 | 151.36 |
Majuro | 11.39 | 7.74 | 6.88 | 6.58 | 9.42 | 10.11 | 11.01 | 11.17 | 11.69 | 11.17 | 12.73 | 13.44 | 125.25 |
Pago Pago | 12.84 | 13.34 | 12.00 | 10.68 | 9.39 | 9.66 | 5.33 | 5.55 | 5.38 | 6.53 | 9.26 | 10.14 | 125.57 |
Pohnpei | 16.08 | 13.18 | 9.55 | 13.17 | 18.41 | 19.96 | 14.81 | 15.43 | 14.26 | 12.55 | 15.27 | 14.83 | 182.36 |
Saipan | 3.85 | 2.53 | 2.59 | 1.89 | 2.63 | 2.38 | 3.62 | 8.91 | 13.13 | 10.09 | 10.62 | 5.61 | 70.25 |
Yap | 8.51 | 6.39 | 5.19 | 4.56 | 5.63 | 7.85 | 12.04 | 15.08 | 14.82 | 13.50 | 12.18 | 8.83 | 120.31 |
State/Regional/National Moisture Status
A detailed review of drought and moisture conditions is available for all contiguous U.S. states, the nine standard regions, and the nation (contiguous U.S.):
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southeast u. s. | west north central u. s. | south u. s. |
southwest u. s. | northwest u. s. | west u. s. |
Contiguous United States |
Drought Indicators
- Palmer Drought Indices
- Standardized Precipitation Index
- long-term (36 to 60 month) percent of normal precipitation maps
- airport station percent of normal precipitation maps
- statewide precipitation rank maps
- Cooperative station percent of normal precipitation maps
- percent of average maps for the SNOTEL stations in the western mountains provided by the Western Regional Climate Center
- hydrologic year precipitation
- snow water equivalent of snowpack
- satellite-based observations of vegetative health
- National Weather Service model calculations of soil moisture, runoff, and evaporation
- National Weather Service model calculations of soil moisture using the Leaky Bucket Model
- Midwest Regional Climate Center model calculations of soil moisture
- topsoil moisture conditions observed by the USDA and mapped by the Climate Prediction Center
- pasture and range land conditions observed by the USDA and mapped by the Climate Prediction Center
- streamflow maps maintained by the USGS
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Burning Plastic Smell After Replacing Drive Coupling
Model Number: 110.92491210 Brand: Kenmore Age: More than 10 years
The washer started making a loud ratcheting noise during agitation and spin. We suspected the drive coupling and, sure enough, it had cracked and split. So we got a replacement from a Sears parts store and put it in. Note that the replacement doesn't look exactly like the original - the pins and holes are a different shape - but it appeared to fit OK and it DOES look like the replacement part shown for this model on several websites. We also replaced the fill valve while we had the washer apart, since it had gotten to where it filled very slowly. The washer seems to work - fills like it did when it was new, agitates, drains, spins. But during the spin cycle we noticed an increasing "hot plastic" smell that changed over to a sharp "burning plastic" smell...so we killed power and took it back apart. Nothing is obviously damaged or more worn than before. Any idea what we likely did wrong? Related Models |
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Take a second look at the connections (motor switch, lid switch) to make sure they're tight, and there is no electrical arcing. Also, run the machine in spin for a couple of minutes, then spray a mist of water on to the clutch housing. If it (sizzles) or hisses, chances are high that you'll need to replace the clutch. This is a medium difficulty job; but there are excellent video tutorials available on this site for this.
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Thank you so much for your response! We looked things over, put it back together, and ran it. The smell hasn't returned. I don't know whether it was electrical, as you suggested (there was nothing obvious, but it could have been - nothing else was obvious either) or whether we just didn't have the coupler seated quite right or something.
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Beermaker EABL Overbought After Best Kenyan Rally: Nairobi Mover
Eric OmbokEast African Breweries Ltd., Kenya's best-performing stock over the past month, is poised to end a 29 percent rally that valued the nation's biggest company at double that of the benchmark index, according to Contrarian Investing Kenya Ltd. and technical indicators.
The Diageo Plc unit rose 1.6 percent to 391 shillings, extending a record 14-day winning streak and pushing the stock to its highest level since May 1997. The company's relative strength index closed at 91, above the 70 level which signals a stock is overbought for the 10th day. East African Breweries is trading at 29 times earnings compared with 15 for the Nairobi Securities Exchange All-Share Index.
"There is nothing to justify the current valuation," Davis Mika, an analyst at Nairobi-based Contrarian Investing Kenya Ltd., said by phone. "The rally could end anytime investors begin taking profits."
East African Breweries has units in Uganda and Tanzania and exports to nations including Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. Nairobi's benchmark stock gauge has gained 37 percent this year, the world's third-best performing equity market. Kenya is an attractive entry point into Africa, Templeton Emerging Markets Group Chairman Mark Mobius said in an e-mailed statement on May 15.
"The rally is being driven by foreign investors who are targeting consumer stocks and the company is attractive because it covers a lot more markets than Kenya, all of which are growing," Eric Musau, a research analyst at Nairobi-based Standard Investment Bank Ltd., said by phone. "EABL has been putting additional capacity in East Africa and the next point of expansion could be to target the central African market."
Foreign investors accounted for half of all trades on the bourse last year, compared with 10 percent five year ago, according to data from the stock exchange. EABL has one buy, two sell and three hold ratings among analysts that have updated their recommendations on the stock since February, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
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Sugar Land Regional Airport | |||||||||||
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Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
Owner | City of Sugar Land | ||||||||||
Serves | Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown | ||||||||||
Location | Sugar Land, Texas (USA) | ||||||||||
Elevation AMSL | 82 ft / 25 m | ||||||||||
Coordinates | 29°37′20″N 095°39′24″W / 29.62222°N 95.65667°W | ||||||||||
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Sugar Land Regional Airport (IATA: SGR, ICAO: KSGR, FAA LID: SGR) is a city-owned public-use airport located in Sugar Land, Texas (USA), 17 miles (27 km) southwest of the central business district of Houston.[1][2]
It was formerly known as Sugar Land Municipal Airport and previously as Hull Field. The airport was purchased from a private interest in 1990 by the city of Sugar Land. As of 2009 it is the fourth-largest airport within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area and handles approximately 250 aircraft operations per day which includes corporate business jet and turboprop flights.
The airport today serves the area's general aviation (GA) aircraft serving corporate, governmental, and private clientele. A new 20,000-square-foot (1,900 m2) Terminal opened in 2006 with a 54-acre (22 ha) GA complex that includes 99 T-hangars nested in six buildings.[3]
The airport, the fourth largest airport in Greater Houston as of 2009, receives yearly usage from over 100 Fortune 500 companies. TXP, Inc. released a report identifying the airport as "foremost general reliever airport in the southwest sector" and "a catalyst for corporate commerce in the Greater Houston market including the Westchase District, Uptown, and Greenway Plaza."[4] In terms of general aviation the airport serves as a reliever for William P. Hobby Airport in Houston. As of 2010 Sugar Land Regional is the third busiest airport in Greater Houston by amount of aircraft operations.[5]
The City of Houston maintains Cullinan Park, which occupies 750 acres (300 ha) of land directly north and west of the Sugar Land Regional Airport, blocking possibilities for expansion. In addition the airport is surrounded by Sugar Land homes, and there is a highway and rail road track directly south of the airport—all factors that block airport expansion. The former Central Unit, a Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison for males, is in land zoned for airport expansion.[6]
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Dr. Donald "Doc" Hull, an oral surgeon that established a dental program for the Texas Department of Corrections in the early 1950s. Hull, who commuted across Southeast Texas to provide dental care to prisoners, originally operated aircraft to South Houston Airport and Sam Houston Airport. The City of Houston then forced those airports to close. Hull decided to develop an airport that would hopefully not be closed. In 1952 Hull landed his biplane in a field near Sugar Land. Afterwards, with a loan from a friend, Hull purchased the property.[7]
The City of Sugar Land purchased Hull Field on December 18, 1990 and renamed the airport "Sugar Land Municipal Airport."[7] The City of Sugar Land opened an NFCT (non-federal control tower) that it funds and operates. This control tower manages traffic within 4 miles (6 km) of Sugar Land Airport from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.[2]
Past airline service[edit]
Several commuter airlines operated scheduled passenger service into Sugar Land Regional over the years. In the fall of 1979, Commutair was flying a "cross-town" shuttle service between the airport and Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) with de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter twin turboprop aircraft operating up to twelve round trip flights a day.[8] The Commutair service was then replaced by Metro Airlines during the 1980s. In the summer of 1983, Metro, operating as an independent air carrier, was flying up to nine round trips a day between Sugar Land and Houston Intercontinental with Twin Otter aircraft.[9] By early 1985, Metro Airlines had entered into a codesharing agreement with Eastern Air Lines and was flying Twin Otter aircraft as Eastern Express between the airport and IAH with up to eleven round trip flights a day.[10]
In 1993, Austin-based Conquest Airlines announced it would begin intrastate flights from the airport to Austin, (AUS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and San Antonio.[11] By 1994, Conquest had dropped flights to San Antonio but was still operating nonstops to Austin and Dallas Love Field.[12] In 1995, the airline was operating three nonstop flights a day to Austin with Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner (Metro III model) propjets and by 1996 Conquest was no longer serving Sugar Land Regional.[13]
The airport currently does not have any scheduled passenger airline flights.
Current name[edit]
Sugar Land Regional Airport received its current name in October 2002.[7] The airfield was formerly known as Sugar Land Municipal Airport and Hull Field.
Facilities and aircraft[edit]
Sugar Land Regional Airport covers an area of 426 acres (172 ha) and contains one concrete paved runway designated 17/35 which measures 8,000 x 100 ft (2,438 x 30 m). For the 12-month period ending July 28, 2005, the airport had 90,758 aircraft operations, an average of 248 per day: 95% general aviation, 5% air taxi and <1% military. At that time there were 160 aircraft based at this airport: 58% single-engine, 22% multi-engine, 16% jet and 4% helicopter.[2] The airport includes the former Stanford Aviation hangar, described by Mimi Swartz of Texas Monthly as "impeccably landscaped." Flights from the terminal went to Antigua.[14]
Stanford Aviation Terminal
Aerial photograph of the airport and the Central Unit prison property on January 27, 2002 - U.S. Geological Survey
Topographical map of the airport, the Central Prison Farm, and the Jester Prison Farm (Jester I, Jester II (Carol Vance), Jester III, and Jester IV), July 1, 1990, U.S. Geological Survey
- ^ a b Sugar Land Regional Airport, official web site
- ^ a b c d FAA Airport Master Record for SGR (Form 5010 PDF), effective 2007-12-20
- ^ Kanable, Rebecca (May–June 2011). "Sugar Land Regional". Airport Improvement Magazine. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
- ^ "Potential Economic & Tax Impact of Central Prison Unit & Smithville Property Redevelopment". Feasibility Study of Relocating the Central Unit (pdf). Texas Department of Criminal Justice. January 2009. pp. 1 (24/45). Retrieved July 21, 2010.
- ^ Crocker, Ronnie (November 27, 2010). "A lot of lift". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved November 29, 2010.
- ^ Pina, Kim (April 18, 2008). "What's in store for Sugar Land's airport?". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved June 13, 2009.
- ^ a b c "History". Sugar Land Regional Airport. Archived from the original on July 11, 2010. Retrieved August 18, 2010. (Archive)
- ^ http://www.departedflights.com, Nov. 15, 1979 Official Airline Guide (OAG), Houston (IAH) schedules
- ^ http://www.departedflights.com, July 1, 1983 Official Airline Guide (OAG), Houston (IAH) schedules
- ^ http://www.departedflights.com, Feb. 15, 1985 Official Airline Guide (OAG), Houston (IAH) schedules
- ^ Staff (October 14, 1993). "Conquest Airlines to add 21 flights to Sugar Land schedule". Austin American-Statesman. pp. F1. Retrieved June 13, 2009.
- ^ http://www.departedflights.com, Sept. 15, 1994 Conquest Airlines route map
- ^ http://www.departedflights.com, April 2, 1995 Offioial Airline Guide (OAG), Austin schedules
- ^ Swartz, Mimi (May 2009). "The Dark Knight.". 37 (5). Texas Monthly. p. 211.
External links[edit]
- Sugar Land Regional Airport
- The Economic Impact of Sugar Land Regional Airport
- Resources for this airport:
- FAA airport information for SGR
- AirNav airport information for KSGR
- ASN accident history for SGR
- FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker
- NOAA/NWS latest weather observations
- SkyVector aeronautical chart, Terminal Procedures


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text: Buzz Bissinger's Highlight ReelA.J. Daulerio10/01/09 5:15pmFiled to: Media MeltdownsBuzz Bissingerdeadspin commenters38EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink So that happened. Buzz Bissinger popped up in the comments section this afternoon and he did not disappoint. It took a little time to get him acclimated to the system, though. I now know how those poor Dell help desk people feel anytime my father calls them when he gets his Turbo Tax stuck in the disk drive.First Buzz popped into the Detroit de-pantsing story and waited for his cue. That resulted in some comical, frantic phone calls from him sitting in the Philadelphia Inquirer office where he cursed their computers and the whole comment system. "IT KEEPS TELLING ME TO FUCKING LOG-IN. I DID LOG-IN. WHY IS IT TELLING ME TO LOG-IN...?" Nibbles is merciless. Advertisement Advertisement He got the hang of it very quickly, though, and here's a rundown of some of his more colorful interactions with some of our finest commenters. Thanks to the shamelessly self-promoting Canadian, Gourmet Spud.dont-forget-where-you-came-from-cheese-mac: Mr. Buzz, my question is twofold:a. When can we expect the book The Assassination of Will Leitch By the Coward Buzz Bissinger Sponsored 2. What actor would you want to play the role of Buzz Bissinger in the film adaptation? ReplyBuzz: As I recall, Mr. Leitch was the one who cowered and stammered like a sissy boy. I think I should be played by James Gandolfini. ***MarkKelsosMigraine: Buzz, what was the Grateful Dead's best touring year — 1971, 1972, or 1977? And were they better or worse after Pigpen died? Advertisement Buzz: I have to say 1971. Definitely better after PigPen died whoever the fuck he is.. ***FEAST: Brazzers, Bang Bros or Reality Kings? F Buzz: Reality Kings. It sounds the least offensive of the three, although I have no fucking clue as to what you are talking about Advertisement *** The Fan's Attic: Buzz, you shit pissing son of a bitch, your Wikipedia page says you split time between your homes in Philly and the Pacific Northwest. You live in Ruby Ridge, don't you?Buzz: I did live in Ruby Ridge but I was considered too disruptive. Actually, I now live with Will Leitch. He cooks dinner for me. It's the least he can do since I made his fucking career.*** Theodore Donald Kerabatsos:Who would win in a two-on-two street fight: Lebron James & 1985 Sylvester Stallone or Kimbo Slice & 1985 Dolph Lundgren? Advertisement Buzz: Did you actually use your brain to come up with this?*** SavetoFavorites: What do you think about Joe Posnanski's claim that he would "mess you up, Juice-style, two times" in a liveblog race? 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Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut, Up, Dead Set DVD Review
Tuesday means another round of new DVD releases. Chris Gore and Olivia Munn help you sort through the stack with their take on this week's picks, including Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut, the critically acclaimed Up and the horror Dead Set.
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Why is it that CG looks like he's tense when he does these segments with Olivia?
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Olivia may be nice to look at but as always... she kills brain cells with her stupidity.
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b-esser dis sdc10...sdc10 dont say it sucked cuz that sounds offensive...just say you didnt like it...i know you prob wont ever read this but for future reference to anyone else commenting bout a movie that alot of people liked unless it was as bad as street fighter(the new one i like the old one but only for the last scene where they pose,that totally made up for the whole bago'crap)... uhhh yeah but to me watchmen was like a "gone with the wind" of superhero movies(but i never saw gwtw but the reference is there prob people who like gwtw wont like watchmen)
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Downtown Backpackers Hostel Bratislava
Welcome to Downtown Backpacker`s - the first hostel in Bratislava. The hostel is situated in historical part of the city so everything you need is just one step away. If you don't feel like going anywhere out, feel free to try our restaurant and bar. You can choose from traditional Slovak dishes, vegetarian food or burgers. There is a beautiful garden with a terrace. All of our guest will get 10% off for food and drinks. The walls of hostel rooms are decorated with paintings of famous painters such as Picasso, Van Gogh, Warhol etc. to make your stay nicer and more comfortable. And you can choose between 10, 8 and 7 bed dorm and 2 twin rooms with balcony. At the first floor you can find a common room with comfy sofas perfect for reading a book or just for relaxing with your friends. It is possible to connect on Internet, watch TV or even play piano. There is a kitchen next to the common room with all the equipment you need to cook and we have a luggage room for guest who need to store their luggage after the Check out. Last but not least our reception is opened 24/7 so we are ready to help you anytime. We offer: - fresh breakfast and daily lunch menu( not included in the price) - free welcome drink ( a typical Slovak shot) - fully equipped kitchen - international calls - free internet (Wi-Fi, competer for guests) - free laundry (washing machine) - free towels (at request) - free bed linen and sheets - security cameras - lockers in rooms - luggage room - free city guides and city maps - dog friendly Notice The local city tax of 1,65 eur/person/night is not included in the price. Students under 26 with valid student id, youth under 18, disabled and elderly over 70 are excluded from the liability. A GREAT TIP FOR AN AMAZING TRIP! Welcome and have a nice stay in the Downtown Backpacker's Hostel. GREAT LOCATION, FREE BREAKFAST, BAR, RESTAURANT , FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE, GOOD PRICES AND MUCH, MUCH MORE...JUST FOR YOU, IN OUR HOSTEL. Want to enjoy a cool trip, but you don´t know where to go? Want to have fun, but not sure how? At the Downtown Backpacker's Hostel we will help you figure out all the details of your stay here in Bratislava. The Downtown Backpacker´s Hostel offers great atmosphere in an historical building. Located in old town, it's just a few minutes walk to most historical sights, clubs and bars. Our outgoing and a friendly staff can offer the best advice and assistance. They are here to help you plan your trip around Bratislava, Slovakia or the central European region, and the reception is open 24/7. Want something to drink, eat, have lots of fun and meet new friends? Meet other travelers and new friends in our bar with 10% discount for our guests. Taste our BEST BEER - ZLATÝ BAZANT for very good price. LIVE CONCERT every two weeks!!! Enjoy our restaurant with fantastic chefs and daily menu with unbeatable prices, you're sure to have a delicious meal. Want to relax? Enjoy our common room with satellite plasma TV, radio, games and piano, or chill in the garden on those long summer days. A romantic weekend in Bratislava? Choose one of our private rooms! For your convenience we offer: - DAILY FRESH BREAKFAST (each morning waiting for you in the kitchen!) - WELCOME DRINK (a custom here in Slovakia) - FULLY EQUIPPED GUEST KITCHEN - TEA AND COFFEE ALL DAY IN OUR KITCHEN AT NO COST - INTERNATIONAL CALLS (at request) - FREE WIFI INTERNET - FREE LAUNDRY (dryer and washing machine) - COMFORTABLE ROOMS - FREE TOWELS AND LOCKS (at request) - FREE BED LINNEN AND SHEETS - SECURITY CAMERA SURVEILLANCE + LOCKERS IN ROOMS - SAFE BOX (at request) - FREE STORAGE OF LUGGAGE - FREE BRATISLAVA MAPS AND BROCHURES - BIKES FOR RENT - FREE PARKING We are kid and dog friendly. - 10% DISCOUNT FORROUPS!!* - 10% DISCOUNT WITH HI CARD* - 10% DISCOUNT FOR Facebook fans of Downtown Backpacker´s Hostel* * one discount per offer (no combining of more than one discount) See you at our hostel! The Team of the Downtown Backpacker´s Hostel is looking forward to meeting you :) Please note: the local city tax of 1,65 EUR/person/night is not included in the price. Students under 26 with valid student ID, youth under 18, disabled and elderly over 70 are excluded from the liability. |
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Town Hall Debate - Are you a Loyalist or Patriot?
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Objective: SWBAT convince others of their opinions in a Town Hall Debate.
Cue Set
During the Cue Set, scholars prepare for the Town Hall Meeting. Scholars finish up visuals and put on their costumes. Here are some scholars all dressed up!
I explained yesterday that scholars could dress up for the town hall debate. All they needed to wear was a white button down shirt, khaki's or black pants and long white socks pulled up. I gave extra points to students who dressed up. This is a very simple way to make the whole process much more authentic and it allows for a bit more fun!
Once scholars are ready, they can begin to quietly rehearse their parts to themselves.
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Teaching Strategy
During the Teaching Strategy, I quickly model how to make a comment during the Town Hall. Scholars are VERY familiar with our discussion norms due to the amount of time we spend in seminar, however it is always helpful to remind scholars of the following:
1. Professional body language & tone
2. Stay on topic
3. Respectfully agree/disagree
Here is the Smart Board shot.
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Guided Practice
During the Guided Practice, scholars pair-up with other scholars who have the same part (i.e. Patriots pair with Patriots, neutrals with neutrals). They rehearse what they will say, their main points and the evidence that they have for their main points.
My ELL co-teacher and I circulate at this time to provide support as needed. We specifically target our friends who recently moved to the United States to make sure that they feel comfortable speaking.
Here are groups rehearsing and groups continuing to rehearse.
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Town Hall!
We do a VERY similar format to seminar, however instead of 3 rotations at 7 minutes each, we do 2 rotations of 20 minutes each. This is a bigger topic and will be one that is more hotly debated than typical seminar topics. After each rotation we pause to do a quick reflection & vote to see which way the neutrals were swayed.
Here is a snippet of the debate:
As usual, there are two circles (one inside of another larger circle). Scholars who are participating in the discussion are in the inner circle. Scholars who are watching/listening and evaluating the discussion sit on the outside of the circle. Here is a picture of scholars debating.
Scholars discuss the following question:
*Our town is on the brink of civil war - we must choose a side! We call this town hall meeting to order to decide if we will be Patriots or Loyalists.
Scholars in the outer circle give an individual rating to their partner (person who has the same color post-it note on their desk) and an overall rating for the group. This is the Rating Scale for Socratic Seminar. The rating is a simple 1 to 5. Five indicating everyone participates, discussion remains on topic, participants respectfully agree/disagree, discussion is interesting,and participants remain attentive.
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Chicken Tenders Picadillo
Both sweet and spicy with green olives, raisins, and cumin, this fast and delicious chicken dish is served fajita-style with warm flour tortillas.
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4 main-dish servings
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. chicken-breast tenders
- 1 medium onion
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ tsp. ground cumin
- 1 c. salsa
- ¼ c. raisins
- ½ c. salad olives or pimiento-stuffed green olives
- 4 burrito-size flour tortillas
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken tenders and cook 4 to 6 minutes or until golden, turning tenders over once. Transfer to bowl.
- Reduce heat to medium; add onion to skillet and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in garlic and cumin; cook 1 minute. Stir in salsa, raisins, olives, and tenders; heat to boiling over medium-high heat.
- Meanwhile, wrap flour tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave on High 1 minute. Serve picadillo with warm tortillas.
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