Nearly a fifth of the contiguous United States sat under extreme drought conditions as of the week ending June 30, 2026, ...

As droughts in the United States become more frequent and longer-lasting, new assessment tools are needed. A new National ...

Much of the Midwest is experiencing drought due to very dry weather in the late summer and early fall. Half of the state of Illinois is in a severe drought, and portions of Central Illinois are in an ...

Much of North Carolina is in a severe drought, with parts of the Triangle in extreme drought conditions. As a result, several ...

Much of the western U.S. has started 2026 in the midst of a snow drought. That might sound surprising, given the record precipitation from atmospheric rivers hitting the region in recent weeks, but ...

New research shows extreme drought weakened the Amazon's natural ability to remove isoprene from the air, creating a hidden ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Much of the contiguous United States is under drought conditions as of April 16, 2026.

Major snowpack deficits could set the stage for widespread water scarcity and heightened wildfire risk across the American West this summer. Reading time 3 minutes The mountains of the western United ...

The heatwave California has been experiencing since early March has had lasting consequences, including future water availability, even though it is not in a drought. The National Oceanic and ...

Experts say that it’s too early to tell what will happen during the rest of the state’s rainy season, but that extreme drought is unlikely. By Sonia A. Rao Heavy rain and snow has pounded California ...