‘Exceptional’ drought is back in Triangle. How much rain does NC need?

Portions of North Carolina, including parts of the Triangle, are now in “exceptional” drought with little consistent forecasted rain in our future.

Durham, Orange, Granville and Alamance counties are all now in ‘exceptional’ drought, the highest ranking drought rating, according to latest data released Thursday, June 11, from the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council.

About half of North Carolina is in “severe” drought with another third listed as in “extreme” drought…

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