North Carolina drought improves in some areas, but persists for most of the state
August 27, 2026
August 27, 2026
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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North Carolina drought improves in some areas, but persists for most of the state
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Almost all of North Carolina received some rain the past week, easing the year-long drought in a few areas. But most of the state remains in drought conditions, with several counties stuck in a stubborn extreme or exceptional drough . . .
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North Carolina drought improves in some areas, but persists for most of the state
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Almost all of North Carolina received some rain the past week, easing the year-long drought in a few areas. But most of the state remains in drought conditions, with several counties stuck in a stubborn extreme or exceptional drough . . .