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New drought maps show major shifts in conditions across the US
- The drought situation in the U.S. shifted recently, with early-season rainfall in some areas and increased dryness in others, according to Richard Tinker from the National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- Regions like California and parts of Nevada experienced unusual early-season precipitation, leading to improved drought conditions in the western U.S.
- However, drought conditions worsened in areas like Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, and parts of Virginia and New England due to dry air and above-normal warmth.
- Currently, almost three-quarters of the U.S. is facing some level of dryness or drought.
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