By Clint Thompson
Drought remains a concern for states across the Southeast, even amid recent rainfall. This is especially seen in Georgia, Florida and Alabama.
According to the most recent release of the U.S. Drought Monitor, all of South Georgia is either abnormally dry or moderately dry. The driest part of the state remains in the southwest corner. Moderate drought starts in Early and Clay counties, located on the Georgia-Alabama state line. The conditions stretch northeastward to Pulaski, Dodge and Bleckley counties and as far south as Irwin and Tift counties.
Abnormally dry conditions stretch up the east coast to Franklin and Hart counties, and in northwestern counties along the Georgia-Alabama state line.
Alabama’s dry conditions remain mostly in the central and northern parts of the state. Moderate drought starts in Washington and Choctaw counties and stretches northeastward to Talladega, Clay and Randolph counties. Moderate drought is also seen in northern counties like Blount, Cullman, Marshall and Etowah; and in southeast counties like Henry, Houston, Dale and Coffee.
Almost all of Florida is experiencing some level of dry conditions, ranging from abnormally dry to severely dry. Severe drought is mostly observed along the west coast in counties like Hernando, Pasco, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota. Hendry and Palm Beach counties in southern Florida are also severely dry.
Abnormally dry conditions are also seen in the Florida Panhandle, starting as far west as Walton County and stretching eastward to Leon and Wakulla counties.