drought
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That means it will be cool and wet across the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. this summer, but heat and drought will expand in the far west and California, increasing the risk of wildfires.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
Florida is in the midst of its worst drought in 25 years, but the dry spell actually ranked far down on the list of challenges these bedraggled growers were facing.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
Drought Monitor from April 14 says that 51% of U.S. states and Puerto Rico are in moderate drought or worse, up from 50.2% the previous week.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
As California experiences its second-worst snow drought in 50 years, new images show a stark comparison with last year’s snow levels.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
And they came from all over, what with most of the country in drought and debt and hungry to boot.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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