Drought update in North Carolina | Drought may expand in second week of June (opens original article in a new tab)

North Carolina's drought conditions showed minor improvement in early June, but most of the state remains in Severe Drought. The Triad region needs 11-13 inches of rain to recover, and drought is expected to worsen as temperatures rise.

• 6% of North Carolina saw improved drought conditions in the past week.
• Most of the state remains in Severe Drought (D2), with some areas still in Extreme Drought (D3).
• NOAA estimates the Triad needs 11-13 inches of rain to end the drought.
• Drought conditions are expected to worsen in June due to dry and hot weather.