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Flash drought, characterized by its unusually rapid intensification, has garnered increasing attention within the weather, climate, agriculture, and ecological communities in recent years due to its compounding and cascading physical causes and socioeconomic effects. In line with the theme of the 103^rd AMS Annual Meeting, we invite submissions that leverage vast and rich observed analyses and model simulations to advance our ability to monitor, understand, and accurately predict the complex interactions between terrestrial, atmospheric, and oceanic processes that can be used to anticipate the effects and improve early warning of flash droughts. We also invite submissions that advance our understanding of flash drought impacts on energy, food, health, and water security.