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State of the Climate
Global Hazards
January 2007

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Global Focus

Satellite image of a large storm system that affected northern Europe during mid-January 2007
European Storm
Global Hazards And Significant Events
January 2007
A powerful storm moving eastward from the North Atlantic impacted northern Europe during mid-January with powerful winds and heavy rainfall, causing considerable loss of life. Additional information can be found below.
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Drought & Heat | Flooding | Storms | Tropical Cyclones | Extratropical Cyclones | Severe Winter Weather
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Drought conditions
Across the United States, extreme drought conditions were observed in areas of Wyoming and Nebraska, as well as northern Minnesota and parts of Texas. Exceptional drought was limited to areas of south Texas.
Drought Monitor depiction as of January 23, 2007
U.S. Drought Monitor

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