SAN FRANCISCO — This week, 49 states are experiencing “moderate drought or worse,” according to the U.S. government. That means more than 149 million Americans now live in a place affected by drought and that, thanks to a record-setting dry October, not enough rain has fallen on more than 318 million acres of farmland nationwide.

AccuWeather's Ali Reid reports from Howell, New Jersey, where severe drought conditions have caused water reservoir levels in the area to drop. A drought warning has now been issued across the state.