Climate Central: Nearly 60 percent of the continental U.S. is still under drought conditions, according to the latest update from the U.S. drought monitor. While the past week brought rain to many of the afflicted regions, it may not be nearly enough to compensate for the historically low levels of rainfall seen across the country since early spring. However, the little rain that fell was enough to prevent conditions from deteriorating in most places. The total percentage of area affected by drought dropped slightly...
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