Dry conditions continue across Virginia’s Eastern Shore, with moderate to severe drought firmly in place in Accomack and Northampton counties, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service in Wakefield.
The April 16 report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration places the Eastern Shore in a mix of D1 (moderate drought) and D2 (severe drought), part of a broader pattern affecting much of eastern Virginia and the lower Delmarva region.
Conditions have worsened in recent weeks, with little to no improvement observed. Over the past 30 days, much of the region has received less than half of normal rainfall, contributing to drying soils and reduced water availability…