US EditionRecord US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices
Meteorologists say 61% of the Lower 48 is in drought, with record March dryness threatening wildfire season, crops and western water supplies.
- The contiguous United States has reached record drought levels for this time of year, with more than 61% of the Lower 48 affected.
- Experts warn the drought could worsen wildfire risks, water shortages, and food prices, especially in the West and Southeast.
- Record heat and low snowpack have intensified conditions, while separate drought patterns are affecting both western and southern regions.
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The record-setting U.S. drought is so bad that 97% of the Southeast and two-thirds of the West are parched
Drought in the contiguous United States has reached record levels for this time of year, weather data shows. Meteorologists said it’s a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and western water issues. More than 61% of the Lower 48 states is in moderate to exceptional drought — including 97% of the Southeast and two-thirds of the West — according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. It’s the highest levels for this time of year since the …
Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices - The Morning Sun
Drought in the contiguous United States has reached record levels for this time of year, weather data shows. Meteorologists said it's a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and western water issues. More than 61% of the Lower 48 states is in moderate to exceptional drought — including 97% of the Southeast and two-thirds of the West — according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. It's the highest levels for this time of year since the …
Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices - Regional Media News
Drought in the contiguous United States has reached record levels for this time of year, weather data shows. Meteorologists said it's a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and western water issues. More than 61% of the Lower 48 states is in moderate to exceptional drought - including 97% of the Southeast and two-thirds of the West - according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. It's the highest levels for this time of year since the …
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