North Carolina drought improves in some counties, persists in others
August 20, 2026
August 20, 2026
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 20 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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North Carolina drought improves in some counties, persists in others
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Spotty rains across North Carolina during the past week brought relief from the year-long drought to some areas, but others saw little to no improvement. Parts of the state remain in severe or extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monit . . .
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North Carolina drought improves in some counties, persists in others
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Spotty rains across North Carolina during the past week brought relief from the year-long drought to some areas, but others saw little to no improvement. Parts of the state remain in severe or extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monit . . .