WeatherFriday, November 6
Extreme drought spreads into parts of Wake County, and Friday's rain likely won't do much to help
The 5AM Morrisville team
If you've been watching your lawn brown, the new numbers back you up. WRAL reports that parts of Wake County are now in extreme drought, and CBS 17 says the worsening includes eastern Wake County, southern Johnston County and much of Wayne County.
8%of North Carolina in extreme drought, up from 2% last week
That comes from the latest drought status report, released Thursday, Nov. 5.
Rain and storms are in Friday's forecast, but they likely won't do much. CBS 17 says winter could bring a rainier pattern, though it can take time to set up.
- Last measurable rain: Oct. 17, three-fourths of an inch
- Expected this week: one-fourth of an inch to 1 inch
- Needed to start recovery: over 12 inches
- Climate Prediction Center outlook: drought persists through November
This week's rain falls far short of what the drought needs
Source: WRAL
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Most rain expected | 1 in. |
| Needed to start recovery | 12 in. |