Severe Drought Expands Across Carolinas, Extreme Levels Reached in Some Regions, Rainfall Data and Specific Affected Areas Revealed

Severe drought has expanded across the Carolinas, with many areas experiencing 20 consecutive days without measurable rain. The drought has entered extreme levels in some regions, including more than half of the Western Carolinas. Most areas in the South have seen less than 25% of normal rainfall in the last 60 days, with some areas receiving less than 5%. Rain over the weekend is expected to provide some relief but not end the drought.