Published 3 months ago

Drought watch advisory lifted for 49 Virginia counties

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Recent rains have helped alleviate deficits in soil moisture, streamflows and groundwater levels. 15 counties remain under a drought watch advisory and 7 counties remain in a drought warning advisory. The advisory remains in effect for the following areas: Big Sandy, Northern Piedmont, Northern Virginia and York-James.

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Drought watch advisory lifted for 49 Virginia counties

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has announced the drought watch advisory that has been in place for much of Virginia since last year has been lifted for 49 counties. "Although recent rains have helped alleviate deficits in soil moisture, streamflows and groundwater levels, 15 counties remain under a drought watch advisory and 7 counties remain in a drought warning advisory," a DEQ spokesperson said.…

3 months ago·Richmond, United States

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