The Climate of 1999: June-August, Drought in the US, a special report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, provides extensive data with discussion on the Summer 1999 drought. The report features Palmer Drought Indices, Drought and Streamflow data, historical comparisons, and detailed precipitation and temperature data. The site also contains links to detailed global climate analyses, US regional and national analyses, and 1999 monthly climate reports. Among these links, the Climate of 1999 page supplies climate data and discussion for the entire year; the November 1999 monthly report focuses on the record warmth striking areas around the country. These sites are an excellent resource for researchers interested in a wide range of discussion and climate data for this summer and 1999 to date.
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