Drought warnings issued across Northeast as wildfires burn
Conditions in some northeast states are the driest they've been in nearly 120 years as numerous wildfires continue to burn.
NYC drought warning expected soon: What it could mean for New Yorkers
The historic stretch of dry weather in New York City has put the area under a drought watch, but how long until it becomes a drought warning? It might be sooner than you think.
Upstate New York is close to drought conditions. Will things improve?
Those conditions can cause lawns to brown early, surface water levels to decline and gardens to wilt. If conditions worsen to a moderate drought, the impacts include an increase in wildfires, a decline in reservoir and lake levels, and stress on fish, trees and landscaping. The Hudson Valley and Catskill regions are currently in a moderate drought.
New York Drought Conditions Fan Flames, Spur Water Saving
New York has urged its 8.5 million residents to save water as America's biggest city endures an unprecedented period without significant rainfall, creating potentially dangerous drought conditions and fanning the flames of deadly wildfires.
NJ declares drought warning as water levels drop, wildfires burn
New Jersey declared a statewide drought warning Wednesday, as water levels dropped throughout the state and several wildfires continued burning. According to weather officials, the state saw just 0.02 inches of rain in October and about a half-inch the first few days of November,
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New York City is under a drought watch as firefighters battle wildfires across the state. Only one night of rain on Sunday ...
New York Is Facing Its Worst Wildfire Season in More Than a Decade
New York and the Northeast are in the midst of their worst fire season in more than a decade, with little relief in sight for ...
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Severe drought takes hold across the Tri-State
Most of the Tri-State area, including New York City, is now in a severe drought, according to the Drought Center.
'Climate change is real': New York parks employee killed as historic drought fuels blazes
MORRISTOWN, N.J. − A parks employee was killed battling blazes that stretched from New Jersey into New York over the weekend ...
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2 charged with setting some Northeast wildfires amid New Jersey drought warning and blazes out West
BRICK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s governor declared a drought warning. Black Hawk helicopters scooped water from a lake to ...
Drought watch issued in parts of New York, including NYC. Here's what it means.
A drought watch has been issued across parts of New York, including New York City, the state DEC announced Saturday.
New York City is under a drought watch for the first time in more than 20 years
New York City is under a drought watch during an exceptionally warm and dry Autumn that is affecting the Northeast.
New Jersey declares drought warning and urges residents to reduce water use
The dry conditions are part of a broader drought across the Northeast. Nationally, October was one of the driest months on ...
Drought sparks record 215 NYC brush fires in two weeks: FDNY
New York City’s ongoing drought has sparked a record 215 brush fires in just the past two weeks, FDNY officials said ...