Some Beneficial Rain Arriving Tonight: Drought Conditions Continue To Worsen

A much-needed round of rainfall is set to arrive across the Delmarva Peninsula late tonight, providing a temporary break from the dry conditions that have persisted for months. A warm front will lift through the region after midnight, bringing light to moderate…

Rain Chances Increase Later In The Week: Drought Conditions Worsen Here On Delmarva

More rain is in the forecast as we approach the weekend, but unfortunately, it is unlikely to significantly alleviate the ongoing drought conditions. Although several snowfall events have occurred this winter—including the major storm on January 5-6—these have not contributed meaningfully to…

Mid-Atlantic Region Fire and Drought Conditions: November Update

As October drew to a close, the Mid-Atlantic region, along with much of the Eastern U.S., grappled with significant fire potential, driven by an exceptionally dry autumn and widespread drought conditions. After a brief lull in September, fire activity surged in early…

Delmarva’s Near-Record Dry Streak: Farmers, Firefighters, and Residents Hope for Relief Amid Uncertain Forecast

Georgetown’s 30-Day Rainfall Absence Marks Unprecedented Drought Conditions For 30 consecutive days, Georgetown and surrounding areas across Delmarva have gone without measurable rainfall, plunging the region into severe drought. The consequences of this prolonged dry spell are mounting rapidly: in just the…

Drought Causing Major Problems For Delmarva Agriculture Farmers

Farmers across Delaware are facing severe challenges as a prolonged drought continues to devastate agriculture, leaving crops parched and harvests in jeopardy. With no significant rainfall in the forecast, the risk to both crops and the environment is escalating. In addition to…

Delmarva Faces Worsening Drought: Concerns for Agriculture and Fall Foliage

The Delmarva Peninsula is currently experiencing one of its driest periods on record, with no measurable rainfall for several weeks. Unfortunately, according to the latest outlook, this dry spell is expected to persist for at least another two weeks, potentially placing Delmarva…