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Drought Improved for Most of the Southeast, But Long-Term Drought Impacts Persist in North Carolina and South Florida

The Southeast Faces Significant Drought Impacts from Long-Term Dry Conditions

Widespread Dry Conditions Across the Southeast Due to Persistent Low Rainfall 

A return to a consistent wetter pattern is needed to improve conditions. 

Drought expected to expand and intensify in the Ohio River and Lower Mississippi River basins.

Lack of rain in October led to rapidly expanding dry conditions in the Southeast.

Additional drought development and impacts are expected into early November, with uncertainty for the winter months ahead.

Drought Returned to the Southeast in a Flash, but Some Relief Is in Sight