New York, NY – Much of New York is slipping deeper into abnormally dry territory as the region heads into another rain-free stretch through the weekend and into the start of next week. The National Weather Service reports that no location in the state has recorded more than a tenth of an inch of rain since July 31, allowing dryness to steadily expand.
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the driest conditions are now centered in parts of the Hudson Valley, northern New Jersey, and southern New England, with smaller pockets in central and western New York. Meteorologists expect the dry weather to hold until at least midweek, when a weak low-pressure system and cold front could bring scattered showers Wednesday into Thursday.
Farmers, gardeners, and those relying on private wells should prepare for continued low soil moisture and stress on crops. Outdoor burning is discouraged as vegetation becomes more susceptible to fire spread.
The NWS says the next update from the Drought Monitor will be released Thursday, but meaningful improvement will likely require several rounds of soaking rain.
