"This just goes to show how far behind we are on our rainfall totals," First Warning Meteorologist Nikki Sheaks said.

The United States and Mexico have been in a historic megadrought since the turn of the century. For more than 25 years, the American Southwest has faced the severe social and economic consequences of ...

They found that even during hot, dry periods ‪—‬ when soil moisture was at record lows ‪—‬ evapotranspiration remained high. This suggests that plants were tapping into groundwater reserves when soil ...

From national parks to wilderness areas, these 10 iconic American landscapes face new threats. See which places are most at ...

A new study finds ocean cycles disrupt synchronized global drought, reducing the risk of simultaneous crop failures worldwide ...

February was one of the driest on record for much of Illinois, with most cities receiving less than an inch of total rainfall over the course of four weeks, according to the National Weather Service.

ORLANDO, Fla. – As of Thursday, Feb. 26, new drought numbers show that ALL of Florida is now officially under drought. It is no surprise that conditions have worsened, given the lack of rain over the ...

Florida faces its worst wildfire season in over a decade. Map shows latest county-enacted burn bans in place. See tips you can take to protect your home from wildfires. County-enacted burn bans cover ...

Lehigh County Authority customers have been asked to reduce water use by 10% to 15% after state officials declared a drought warning for Lehigh County. “Our system remains stable, but we need to act ...

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado’s snowpack is at its worst level since record keeping began, according to the Pinpoint Weather team, and water experts and government officials are sounding the alarm as water ...

Wildlife feed near Karagita estate, Naivasha, as animals stray from parks in search of water and pasture amid harsh drought conditions, Jan 19, 2025. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] The Wildlife Research ...

BOSTON (WWLP) – The Healey-Driscoll Administration is awarding $500,000 in grants to improve water efficiency and drought resiliency in communities across Massachusetts. The funding, provided through ...