Drought monitor update, lack of moisture brings concerns

Climatologist Curtis Riganti says drought is monitored in several ways, by rainfall amounts, soil moisture, groundwater, and ...
The Journal

Drought map shows signs of less stress in Plains

This U.S. Drought Monitor continues to show improvement in drought-related conditions across multiple areas. The Midwest (Iowa and Minnesota), central and northern Plains (Kansas, Nebraska, Dakotas, ...
WALB

Burn restrictions in place due to extreme drought conditions

The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) map lists several South Georgia counties under an extreme drought advisory. In response, ...
LancasterOnline

Lancaster County in moderate drought and melting snow won't change that

Eventually, the crusted snow that fell more than three weeks ago will melt away, but it will do nothing to alleviate the ...
1011 Now

Lancaster County no longer in a drought for the first time in two years

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - For the first time since 2023, Lincoln is no longer in a drought. The latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor released on Thursday shows Lancaster County has officially ...
ClickOrlando

Florida’s worst early‑February drought in decades raises brush fire concerns

Drought concerns continue to grow in Central Florida as dry conditions worsen across the state. Florida is now experiencing ...