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Despite Recent Rain, Drought Conditions Get Worse
December 3, 2016
The showers and thunderstorms across the area earlier this week made little difference in our local drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Escambia County in Florida and the western third of Escambia County in Alabama are in a severe drought, while most of Santa Rosa County and the remainder of Escambia County in Alabama are in an extreme drought.
A total burn ban remains in effect in Alabama as a result of the drought, while the Florida Forest Service has strongly discouraged any outdoor burning.
While not likely to totally alleviate the drought, there is hope for some relief in the form of showers and thunderstorms in the forecast for Sunday night through Monday night. But overall, the drought is expected to continue into winter when below normal rainfall is i the local forecast.
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2 Responses to “Despite Recent Rain, Drought Conditions Get Worse”
Concerning CW…I am glad you have had rain at your location and are okay, but me I have only had very very little rain in the past 3 months. Rain usually comes several times a month and when it does not it is considered a drought, this is because plants animals and us rely on having water.
I’m having trouble understanding how the drought can get worse when we’ve had rain. My soil has a decent amount of moisture in it now compared to two weeks ago, I’m sure the aquifers are still a bit depleted however.