Extreme drought hits parts of NJ for first time in 22 years; red flag warnings issued
The latest update to the U.S. Drought Monitor was issued Thursday and the news isn’t good.  The tri-state area is withering in a prolonged and increasingly extreme drought situation.  It started in September,
'A tinderbox out there': Red flag warnings blanket NJ during extreme drought conditions
The red flag warnings across New Jersey are expected to expire at 6 p.m. Friday as the wind dies down, but could still be extended.
Red flag warning issued for Philly area, N.J., as wildfires rage, conditions worsen amid extreme drought
The National Weather Service issued its statement Friday morning as the New Jersey Forest Fire Service was already battling at least three sizeable wildfires.
Red flag warning extended in NYC and NJ: What it means and what to do
If you see a smokey haze or smell something burning in the air, it’s likely because of wildfires burning in New Jersey. New York City has extended its red flag warning through 6 p.m. Saturday, according to a notice on the NotifyNYC social media account.
Red flag warnings blanket tri-state; NJ burns amid worst drought in decades
The latest update to the U.S. Drought Monitor was issued Thursday and the news isn’t good. The tri-state area is withering in a prolonged and increasingly extreme drought situation. It started in September,
Red Flag Warning still in effect as wildfires continue to burn across New Jersey
Multiple wildfires in New Jersey prompted a smoke advisory and stretched firefighters to the limits as flames burned from the Pinelands in the central and western parts of the state to the New York City suburbs.
Red flag fire warnings along East Coast as brushfires burn in New Jersey
Weeks of dry weather and strong wind gusts have prompted red flag fire warnings on the East Coast. Brushfires have already broken out in New Jersey. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has more.
N.J. drought worsens again, with several counties now in a rare ‘extreme’ drought
The latest national drought status map, released Nov. 7, shows three New Jersey counties now experiencing an “extreme” ...
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Extreme drought develops for the first since since 2002
An update to the U.S. Drought Monitor now shows an expansion of the severe drought into the northern hills of New Jersey and ...
Is South Texas still in extreme drought? Here’s how much more rain we need.
Even though rain has increased this month, extreme drought still exists in a large portion of South Texas. Here's a look at ...
Extreme fire danger in Philadelphia region Friday as drought worsens, when rain could return
Dry air, breezy conditions and plenty of dry plant life like dead leaves and pine needles are all contributing to high fire ...
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Extreme drought areas treble in size since 80s - study
Nyakuma and her husband Sunday struggle to find food in South Sudan, which has been hit by drought and floods The area of ...
Weather Works: Why heavy rain after an extreme drought can be problematic
Meteorologist Taylor Stephenson explains why flash flooding can occur even if an area is experiencing a drought in this ...
Maps show drought and fire conditions in Northeast states
Parts of the East Coast are under drought conditions and red flag warnings, from Massachusetts to the northern edge of Virginia and West Virginia.
Drought plagues majority of Northeast as dry, windy weather raises fire risk
Dry, unseasonably warm conditions have plunged much of the Northeast into drought, fueling wildfires. October was one of the ...
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A look at how heavy rain affected the Kansas drought
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The overall drought picture across Kansas looks a little different after several inches of rain. Last ...
New Jersey wildfires sending smoke, poor air quality to NYC
A series of wildfires ravaging parts of rain-starved New Jersey were sending plumes of smoke across the Hudson River and into New York, leaving much of the city blanketed in an eerie haze. At least ...