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2007 Starts Warmer, Drier than Average for Much of U.S.

Asheville, N.C. (July 17)—Warmer and drier-than-average conditions dominated much of the U.S. in the first half of 2007, according to scientists at NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, N.C. Lack of precipitation led to widespread drought, triggering an early start to the wildfire season, crop losses and local drought emergencies. Drought in the southern and central plains gave way to heavy rains, leading to flooding from Texas to Kansas in June. (More)
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July 17, 2007
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