As drought conditions continue across the state, so far, much of the Triad —along with roughly 70% of the state—is experiencing severe drought (or D2) conditions with few water restrictions currently in place. But according to the National Weather Service, that may soon change.
In Statesville — currently under extreme drought (or D3) conditions — officials prohibit irrigation except by hand. Meteorologist Aaron Swiggett says there’s not much relief on the horizon.
“Our best chance is going to be with a cold front on Sunday, but that’s going to be most likely some hit or miss showers along a cold front,” he says. “So not a whole lot of potential there. And then we’re probably going to remain pretty dry as some high pressure kind of builds over us for a few days through Thursday or Friday.”…