Eastern NC Drought Persists Unchanged
Key Questions
What is the current drought status in Eastern North Carolina?
Severe drought persists across most of Eastern NC, with extreme conditions in Martin County. Precipitation deficits range from 5-8 inches, exacerbated by heat and lack of rain.
How is the drought affecting crops in the region?
Crops are experiencing damage, including wheat curling and strawberries at risk through June in central NC. Farmers are actively irrigating to combat the effects of the ongoing dry conditions.
Are there water restrictions or upcoming rain expected?
Raleigh has implemented water restrictions starting Monday, with Vance County possibly following suit. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast to arrive Sunday from a cold front, with better chances near the coast and offshore.
Severe drought most Eastern NC, extreme Martin Co; 5-8in deficits, crop damage (wheat curling, strawberries at risk thru June central NC); farmers irrigating amid heat/no rain. Raleigh restrictions Mon; Vance possible.