Ask the meteorologist: What does the worsening drought mean for us?

With the latest drought monitor released Thursday, the drought conditions continue to worsen across the state. Let's take a ...
KSDK

Extreme drought hits Missouri, worsening peak fall foliage chances

MISSOURI, USA — Extreme drought has hit southeast Missouri, further stressing the state's trees and increasing the likelihood of brown fall foliage. It's the first time portions of Missouri have been ...
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Drought Monitor Update: Flash drought continues to impact the Big Country

BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Flash drought conditions continue to take hold across the Big Country, and unfortunately, this week’s update shows no signs of improvement. Drought Monitor Update: Dry ...
Science Daily

Climate change parching the American West even without rainfall deficits

Higher temperatures caused by anthropogenic climate change turned an ordinary drought into an exceptional one that parched the American West from 2020--22. A study has found that evaporation accounted ...
Arizona Daily Star

Study: Hotter temps, not less rain, are biggest drought triggers for West

Warming temperatures, not declining precipitation, have by far been the biggest triggers of the drought that has overpowered the Western climate since 2000, a new study finds. The study looked at ...
The Baltimore Sun

Nearly half of Maryland in severe drought going into growing season

Drought conditions have expanded across Maryland in March, making parts of the state significantly dry as springtime begins. About 98% of Maryland is experiencing some form of drought as of March 20, ...