ALABAMA — A developing weather pattern is raising serious drought concerns across Alabama and the Deep South, as new data shows rainfall chances dropping sharply over the next 7 to 10 days, despite recent light precipitation in some areas.
While parts of Alabama received around 0.5 to 1 inch of rain in the past 24 hours, this brief relief is not enough to offset a much larger concern — a rapidly strengthening dry pattern that could dominate through mid-April and beyond.
Nearly 77 Percent of Alabama Already Facing Drought Conditions
The latest drought data shows that approximately 77 percent of Alabama is currently experiencing some level of drought, ranging from abnormally dry to severe drought conditions.
The hardest-hit regions are located in:
- Southern Alabama
- Southeastern counties
- Pockets of central Alabama
These areas are already showing deepening moisture deficits, and without consistent rainfall, conditions are expected to worsen quickly…