Drought conditions continue across North Carolina, with recent rains having a minor impact on the precipitation deficit that has been worsening since last fall.
According to the classifications released by the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council on Thursday based on conditions observed between July 7-14, eight counties, largely in the Triangle and eastern Triad, are in exceptional drought, the highest drought classification. The Smoky Mountain News coverage area remains in either a severe or extreme drought.
To learn more or view North Carolina’s drought map, visit ncdrought.org.