By Clint Thompson
Drought conditions remain a concern across the Southeast, according to the Nov. 20 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Conditions have worsened across South Georgia and North Florida. Exceptional drought conditions are observed in the southern halves of Decatur, Grady, Thomas and Brooks counties. They are also seen in the northern halves of Gadsden, Leon, Jefferson and Madison counties.
Extreme drought is still observed over much of southern Georgia. It starts as far west as Seminole and Early counties; extend as far east as Charlton, Camden and Brantley counties; and as far north as Lee, Worth, Tift, Coffee and Bacon counties. Extreme drought conditions are also seen in northwest Georgia in parts of Pike, Meriwether, Coweta, Fayette, Clayton and Spalding counties.
Extreme drought conditions in North Florida extend as far west as Walton, Holmes and Washington counties and extend eastward to Columbia, Baker and Union counties. Moderate conditions are observed along the west coast, starting in Dixie and Levy counties and extending as far south as Lee County. The east coast does not have any dry conditions and has sufficient moisture.
Extreme drought is seen in a couple of areas in Alabama. One is in the southeast corner of the state in Houston, Henry and Dale counties. The other is located in the western part of the state in Choctaw, Marengo, Hale and Greene counties. Severe drought covers most of South Alabama while abnormal drought covers most of North Alabama.