Extreme drought hits parts of NJ for first time in 22 years; red flag warnings issued
The latest update to the U.S. Drought Monitor was issued Thursday and the news isn’t good.  The tri-state area is withering in a prolonged and increasingly extreme drought situation.  It started in September,
Red flag warning issued for CT on Veterans Day weekend
As firefighters continue to monitor wildfires across the state this Veterans Day weekend, residents are urged to exercise extreme caution due to Red Flag Warning conditions. The state faces strong winds and extremely dry conditions,
Another red flag warning issued in Connecticut Saturday as brush fire risk remains high
The National Weather Service issued another red flag warning for Connecticut Saturday as gusty winds and low humidity trigger an increased risk of brush fires.
Brush Fire Spreads To Norwich Home; Red Flag Warning Issued For All CT
A small brush fire in Connecticut spread to a home in New London County in the very early morning of Saturday, Nov. 9, authorities said. The blaze comes as firefighters across the state have warned residents about dry conditions turning
Red Flag Warning still in effect as dry conditions continue
A Red Flag Warning remains in effect through 6PM this evening due to a gusty wind and extremely dry conditions.  Due to the moderate to severe drought across much of the area, outdoor fires are not recommended,
Dry and windy conditions prompt Red Flag Warning
Critical fire weather has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning...There is some relief on the way though!
'Climate change is real': New York firefighter killed as historic drought fuels blazes
MORRISTOWN, N.J. − A firefighter was killed battling blazes that stretched from New Jersey into New York over the weekend as ...
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Extreme drought develops for the first since since 2002
An update to the U.S. Drought Monitor now shows an expansion of the severe drought into the northern hills of New Jersey and ...
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Extreme drought areas treble in size since 80s - study
Nyakuma and her husband Sunday struggle to find food in South Sudan, which has been hit by drought and floods The area of ...
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1930-31 drought almost reduced James River to 'mere rock pile'
An Aug. 10 article noted “the James River at Richmond is one foot below the zero mark, a record low reading for the ten years which measurements have been kept.” ...
Extreme fire danger in Philadelphia region Friday as drought worsens, when rain could return
Dry air, breezy conditions and plenty of dry plant life like dead leaves and pine needles are all contributing to high fire ...
Stage 2 drought has been declared in Connecticut as fire danger levels continue statewide
On Saturday, Governor Ned Lamont issued a stage 2 drought for the entire state of Connecticut as precipitation levels ...
Is South Texas still in extreme drought? Here’s how much more rain we need.
Even though rain has increased this month, extreme drought still exists in a large portion of South Texas. Here's a look at ...
Weather Works: Why heavy rain after an extreme drought can be problematic
Meteorologist Taylor Stephenson explains why flash flooding can occur even if an area is experiencing a drought in this ...
'A tinderbox out there': Red flag warnings blanket NJ during extreme drought conditions
The red flag warnings across New Jersey are expected to expire at 6 p.m. Friday as the wind dies down, but could still be ...
Red flag warnings blanket tri-state; NJ burns amid worst drought in decades
The latest update to the U.S. Drought Monitor was issued Thursday and the news isn’t good.  The tri-state area is withering ...
Red flag warning issued for Philly area, N.J., as wildfires rage, conditions worsen amid extreme drought
The National Weather Service issued its statement Friday morning as the New Jersey Forest Fire Service was already battling ...