The drought in Massachusetts is getting worse. See map of drought levels around state
The U.S. Drought Monitor currently classifies just over 66% of the state as being in a severe drought covering most of the ...
Why the U.S. has gotten so dry, so fast — and what could reverse it
It may sound counterintuitive, but this year’s hyperactive hurricane season may have helped fuel the drought across the ...
Updated drought map shows worsening conditions in Northeast as fire danger persists
Dry conditions in the Northeast are worsening, creating a scenario for fire danger in the region to persist, an updated map ...
These latest maps show where severe drought has worsened in Mass., New England
More than half of Massachusetts is now experiencing severe drought conditions, according to the latest US Drought Monitor ...
California sees second-hottest October on record
California was among four U.S. states to document their second highest-ever October temperatures, while another four states ...
The U.S. just had its second warmest October on record; but what about Oregon?
The United States just experienced its second warmest October since records have been kept, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. According to NOAA, the average October ...
Drought conditions expand locally and across the country
The drought monitor run by NOAA and the University of Nebraska – Lincoln was updated Thursday and conditions continue to ...
Drought plagues majority of Northeast as dry, windy weather raises fire risk
Dry, unseasonably warm conditions have plunged much of the Northeast into drought, fueling wildfires. October was one of the ...
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North Carolina sees drought, widespread abnormally dry conditions
Press release from Department of Environmental Quality: The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council has classified most of the state, or parts of 89 counties, as abnormally dry (D0 ...
A record number of US states are in drought during what may be Earth’s warmest year
Nearly 150 million Americans are impacted by the ongoing drought, according to the US Drought Monitor. Its map released at ...
CT has had 70 fires and is just short of a drought. Why is this happening?
Connecticut has faced some 70 wildfires since Oct. 21. One firefighter has died and others have been injured. The fire ...
Record-Breaking Dry Spell: How October’s Flash Drought Shocked the Nation
October 2024 brought record-setting drought to the U.S., with dry conditions covering more than half the country. A strong high-pressure system kept temperatures warm and rainfall scarce, driving ...