GUM 20210319 <![CDATA[ NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TIYAN GU 1200 PM CHST FRI MAR 19 2021 PMZ173-PMZ181-020400- POHNPEI-MAJURO- 1200 PM CHST FRI MAR 19 2021 ...EXTREME DROUGHT LINGERS FOR KAPINGAMARANGI... ...MODERATE TO EXTREME DROUGHT ACROSS THE NORTHERN MARSHALL ISLANDS... .SYNOPSIS: The current La Nina conditions are expected to gradually transition to ENSO-neutral by summer. Fall 2021 may see conditions trend back towards La Nina as suggested by long-range models and the historical tendency for La Ninas to be multi-year events. La Nina has kept Kapingamarangi very dry since summer 2020. Although rainfall has increased the last few months, it is still inadequate to meet most water needs. Extreme drought (D3) continues due to long-term insufficient rainfall...]]> <![CDATA[READ MORE ABOUT THIS NWS DROUGHT STATEMENT AT: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=HUN&issuedby=GUM&product=DGT]]>