Ohio drought worsens
Ohio drought worsens, but NWS predicts 'wetter than normal' conditions next week
Extreme drought, the second worst condition, takes up 20 percent of the state. The only area not affected by dry conditions is a small slice of the state—less than two percent—in its northeastern corner.
Ohio’s historic drought worsens with nearly 90% of the state now affected
Nearly a tenth of Ohio is now classified as in the highest levels of drought by the U.S. Drought Monitor. Meanwhile, moderate drought touches Portage County, closing in on Northeast Ohio again.
Akron's dry spell to continue through weekend as drought conditions worsen across Ohio
Greater Akron is once again considered to be in a drought. Aside from a couple bouts of heavy rain, the rain barrels in northern Ohio have been pretty parched this summer. And the dry trend continues as the National Weather Service says it will be Monday before the best chance of rain is back in the forecast.
Drought monitor: Severe to exceptional drought conditions expand across Ohio
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, which is authored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, counties such as Hamilton, Butler, Warren and Montgomery are in the "severe drought" category.
Ohio drought is creating ‘emergency’ conditions for the state’s farmers
This is putting a big strain on farm families who want to maintain the legacy of their farm for generations to come,” said Ohio Farm Bureau's Ty Higgins.
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