By Clint Thompson
Dry conditions are worsening and expanding in Alabama. Abnormally dry conditions are observed in various parts of Georgia, while drought remains prevalent in South Florida. This is according to the Sept. 4 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Southwest Alabama is covered with drought, ranging from abnormally dry to severe drought. The dry conditions start in the northern regions of Mobile and Baldwin counties and expand northward to Tuscaloosa, Jefferson and Walker counties. Moderate drought is observed in parts of Mobile, Baldwin, Washington, Monroe, Clarke, Wilcox, Choctaw and Hale counties. Severe drought is seen in Marengo County.
Abnormally dry conditions are observed in Northwest Alabama in Franklin, Lawrence, Morgan, Colbert, Lauderdale, Limestone and Madison counties.
Southwest Georgia is also observing abnormally dry conditions, mainly in all or parts of Seminole, Decatur, Grady, Thomas, Brooks, Miller, Baker, Mitchell and Colquitt counties. Abnormally dry conditions are also seen in Northwest Georgia, starting as far south as Pike and Meriwether counties and stretching as far north as Bartow, Cherokee and Pickens counties.
Dry conditions are seen in South Florida in Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, Saint Lucie, Indian River and Brevard counties. Extreme drought is observed in the eastern areas of Broward and Palm Beach counties, while severe drought is also observed in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.