According to the most recent map from the U.S. Drought Monitor, some areas of the region are currently considered to be in "extreme drought," and at the time of writing, 42 million people are at risk of wildfire. With portions in states including New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut experiencing severe to extreme drought levels, the revised Drought Monitor emphasizes broad dry conditions throughout the Northeast. The Drought Affecting the Northeast Region:Already, this severe drought is having consequences all throughout the Northeast. Updated drought map shows worsening conditions in Northeast as fire danger persists. https://abcnews.go.com/US/drought-map-worsening-conditions-northeast-fire-danger/story?id=115859119U.S. Drought Monitor.

Source: ABC News November 15, 2024 22:08 UTC