Western NC struggles with historic drought
Western North Carolina continues to be in a severe drought as wildfires rage through the mountains. The lack of rain has also impacted wildlife, outdoor recreation and agriculture in the region.
• Data-driven analysis drives modern weather forecasting
• Low water levels cut the season short
• Wildlife rides out the drought
Wildlife rides out the drought
From his vantage point on the banks of the Tuckasegee River, it’s not that hard for fly fishing guide Alex Bell to see that there’s something abnormal about the river’s flow this fall.
Low water levels cut the season short
Fontana Lake looks more like a narrow river running through a canyon right now as drought conditions persist across the region.