Western New York Faces Abnormally Dry Conditions
Staff Report / FLXlocal.org
The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that much of western and northcentral New York is experiencing D0 (Abnormally Dry) conditions due to a continued lack of rainfall this fall. The report, released on October 31, 2024, shows a decrease in drought conditions compared to previous weeks.
As of the latest data, the percentage of areas affected by different drought conditions in New York is as follows: 75.75% of the area is classified as D0 (Abnormally Dry), 22.05% as D1 (Moderate Drought), and 2.20% has no drought status. This represents a slight change from the previous week, where 79.74% of the area was D0 and only 21.66% was D1.
Looking at the drought conditions over the past three months, 96.76% of the area was classified as D0, with no significant changes from earlier reports this year. One year ago, only 40.26% of the area experienced D0 conditions.
Local conditions may vary, and for more detailed information on the Drought Monitor, individuals can visit the National Drought Mitigation Center's website. This report was authored by Brian Fuchs from the National Drought Mitigation Center.
Source: NWS - Buffalo NY
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