Richmond, VA – High pressure will keep the Mid-Atlantic region dry through next week, with little to no rainfall expected, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
The NWS reported Thursday morning that no significant rainfall is in sight, with only a slight chance of showers across northern areas on Sunday and Monday. The prolonged dry stretch is leading to expanding drought conditions across Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor update released September 9, abnormally dry to moderate drought areas are spreading across much of the region, with portions of southern Virginia and northern Maryland already marked in moderate drought categories. The forecast notes that rivers across the Mid-Atlantic are expected to remain steady to slowly falling over the next seven days.
The lack of rainfall may have impacts on agriculture, water resources, and local river levels as the dry weather pattern continues. Residents are encouraged to monitor local water usage and stay updated with official forecasts.
This dry trend follows several weeks of below-average rainfall, leaving soil conditions increasingly dry. Unless rain develops next week, drought impacts are likely to expand further into September.
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